Mini-Wright Peak Flow Meter

Respiratory Division
Diagnostic Products
Mini-Wright Peak Flow Meter

Probably the best known peak flow meter, the familiar red and grey colour of Clement Clarke's meter is recognised by many people around the world. Mini-Wright peak flow meters are available in both Standard and Low Range - making them suitable for Adults and Children alike.

Mini-Wright Peak Flow Meters

Peak flow meters allow patients to monitor their asthma - Peak Flow (or PEF - peak expiratory flow) is a measurement of how fast you can blow out. When someone is well, their PEF is higher - when the airways are narrow (as in asthma), PEF is lower. By recording this information, a patient can help their Doctor decide the best course of treatment.

The original Mini-Wright peak flow meter was developed in the 1970s by Dr. B.M. Wright, of the Medical Research Council, and Clement Clarke International, Harlow, England. The Mini-Wright remains the first choice of healthcare professionals across the world wishing to measure PEF, even into this new millennium.

All Clement Clarke peak flow meters are assessed for accuracy individually, before being packed. The Mini-Wright Standard and AFS Low Range are both calibrated by hand, to ensure that readings from any two meters are comparable. This enables a patient to use a Mini-Wright at home, and use a different Mini-Wright at the Clinic, yet still rely on the readings obtained.

Mini-Wright peak flow meters also have a built-in one-way valve - an individual is prevented from inhaling through the device. This reduces the risk from others who have previously used the meter. It also facilitates the use of inexpensive cardboard tubes as disposable mouthpieces.

Mini-Wrights are constructed from medical grade materials - they can be cleaned easily by agitation in mild detergent, rinsing, and allowing to dry completely.

The normal life for a peak flow meter is three years - after that time, they may need replacing.

Since December 1990, peak flow meters have been available in the U.K. on prescription (FP10).

Standard Range Mini-Wright

Suitable for most older children and adults
60-800 Litres per minute measuring range
Supplied complete with instructions for use, patient self-monitoring chart and sterilisable universal mouthpiece
Available in Wright Scale (used in Europe, colour: Black) and ATS Scale (U.S. and others, colour: Purple)

AFS Low Range Mini-Wright

Low range meter specifically designed
for children and the elderly
AFS technology ensures readings comparable with those from Standard Range Mini-Wright
30-400 Litres per minute measuring range
Supplied complete with instructions for use, patient self-monitoring chart and sterilisable paediatric mouthpiece
Available in Wright Scale (used in Europe, colour: Red) and ATS Scale (U.S. and others, colour: Light Blue)

Email: miniwright@clement-clarke.com for further information