Exercise RHC

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File:Exercise Protocol Hemos.pdf Click small box to open exercise RHC recording protocol ---------------------------------------------------------------->


- Obtain exercise bike, usually in a storage closet in the OR. Ask stress echo for location! 

    • Bike comes on roll cart along with table it should lock into
    • Lock bike onto table BEFORE patient is brought into the room. It can be slid back to allow pt movement
  • Start on our table first to do baseline RHC, make sure pt is on a hover mat.
  • Slide pt over to exercise table, keep all vitals equipment attached.
  • Then slide bike into place. legs should be slightly bent at full extension during pedaling.
  • Bike speed set to 60rpm, starting at 25 resistance, will increase every 3 minutes.


**IF DOING PHARMACOLOGY STUDY RN MUST GET MEDS FROM PHARMACY**


Supplies

  • RHC pack, unless also doing coros
  • Naked manifold
  • Several extra sat syringes
  • Eye-drape