- peak rate of flow
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English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
peak rate of flow
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peak flow meter — pēk flō n a device that measures the maximum rate of air flow out of the lungs during forced expiration and that is used esp. for monitoring lung capacity of individuals with asthma (as to indicate bronchial narrowing) called also peak expiratory … Medical dictionary
Peak information rate — is a burstable rate set on routers and/or switches that allows throughput overhead. Related to Committed Information Rate which is a committed rate speed guaranteed/capped. For example, a CIR of 10 Mbit/s PIR of 12 Mbit/s allows you access to 10… … Wikipedia
Peak flow meter — A peak flow meter is a small, hand held device used to manage asthma by monitoring airflow through the bronchi and thus the degree of obstruction in the airways. FunctionThe peak flow meter measures the patient s maximum ability to exhale, or… … Wikipedia
rate — 1. A record of the measurement of an event or process in terms of its relation to some fixed standard; measurement is expressed as the ratio of one quantity to another ( e.g., velocity, distance per unit … Medical dictionary
Peak-flow meter — This hand held device measures air flow (how fast air is blown out of the lungs). Patients can use peak flow meters to measure their own air flow regularly. The use of a peak flow meter allows patients to obtain a much earlier indication of an… … Medical dictionary
flow — 1. To bleed from the uterus less profusely than in flooding. 2. The menstrual discharge. 3. Movement of a liquid or gas; specifically, the volume of liquid or gas passing a given point per unit of … Medical dictionary
Peak Information Rate — The Peak Information Rate is a Burstable Rate Set on Routers and/or Switches that allow Throughput Overhead. Related to Committed Information Rate which is a Committed Rate Speed Guaranteed/Capped. Ex: CIR of 10 Mbit/s PIR of 12 Mbit/s. Allowing… … Wikipedia
peak expiratory flow — (PEF) the greatest rate of airflow that can be achieved during forced exhalation, beginning with the lungs fully inflated. Called also peak expiratory flow rate … Medical dictionary
peak inspiratory flow — (PIF) the greatest rate of airflow that can be achieved during forced inhalation, beginning with the lungs maximally deflated. Called also peak inpiratory flow rate … Medical dictionary
peak flow meter — noun An instrument that monitors the peak expiratory flow rate of air from a persons bronchi; used to manage asthma … Wiktionary
peak — Synonyms and related words: acme, acme of perfection, all, allophone, alp, alveolar, apex, apico alveolar, apico dental, apogee, articulation, aspiration, assimilation, be poised, bilabial, bill, billow, boom, bore, bottoming out, break, breakers … Moby Thesaurus
