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PEFR
X100 L.MIN
VC
LITRES
FEF
X100 L.MIN

HEIGHT (cm)

Reference values for vital capacity (VC)
Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)
Maximal mid-expiratory flow rate (FEF 25-75)

*Polgar G and Promadahat V Pulmonary function testing in
children.
Philadelphia: WB Saunders 1971

Ref. Paediatric Handbook, Ed H. de v Heese ISBN 0 195 7076 3 Oxford:
Univ Press

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