Wright Peak Flow meter, England, 1980

PART OF:: Two Wright peak flow meters

Made:: 1980 in England

maker:: Clement Clarke International Limited

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Standard model Wright peak flow meter, one of two, for measuring lung function by Clement Clarke International Ltd. England, 1980

The Wright Peak Flow Meter measured the flow of air when a person breathed out. Used by physicians to test how well a patient’s lungs were working, the meter could also be used to help diagnose and monitor conditions such as asthma. It could also assess the damaging effects to the health of those working in dangerous trades such as mining.

Basil Martin Wright (1912-2001), a bioengineer, invented the meter in 1956. Clement Clarke International made the meter and now manufacture digital and miniature versions.

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Category:: Public Health & Hygiene

Object Number:: 1981-1391 Pt1

Materials:: standard meter, metal and standard meter, plastic

type:: peak flow meter

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