Peak Expiratory Flow

Preferred Label : Peak Expiratory Flow;

NCIt related terms : PEF;

NCIt definition : The maximum rate of gas flow, beginning at the point of peak inspiratory capacity, that can be sustained during forced exhalation for a defined period of time. This test is most often used in combination with other studies of lung function to diagnose and monitor obstructive and restrictive lung disease(s).;

Alternative definition : CDISC: The maximum rate of exhalation.;

Details

Origin ID

C41372;

UMLS CUI

C1518922;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Peak expiratory flow rate (observable entity) [SNOMED CT concept]
- peak expiratory flow rate [MeSH Descriptor]
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Peak expiratory flow [LOINC component]
Semantic type(s)
- Laboratory Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Peak expiratory flow [LOINC component]
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- CDISC SDTM Respiratory Test Code Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SDTM Respiratory Test Name Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SDTM Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SEND Respiratory Test Code Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SEND Respiratory Test Name Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SEND Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology [NCIt concept]

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