Exercise RHC
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File:Exercise Protocol Hemos.pdf Click here for protocol PDF
- 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
