Maximal Expiratory Flow Rate

Synonyms

Flow Rate, Maximal Expiratory

Forced Expiratory Flow 0.2 1.2

Forced Expiratory Flow 0.2-1.2

Forced Expiratory Flow 200 1200

Forced Expiratory Flow 200-1200

MEFR

The airflow rate measured during the first liter expired after the first 200 ml have been exhausted during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination. Common abbreviations are MEFR, FEF 200-1200, and FEF 0.2-1.2.