Wright Peak Flow meter, England, 1980
This image is released under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Licence
Buy this image as a print
BuyLicense this image for commercial use at Science and Society Picture Library
License(One of) Two Wright peak flow meters, mini and standard models
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Object Number:
- 1981-1391 Pt1
- Materials:
- standard meter, metal and standard meter, plastic
- type:
- peak flow meter
