Monitoring The Patient - Philips ST80i Instructions For Use Manual

The Patient Session
Figure 3-10
The exercise time builds cumulatively as the patient completes each stage. However, with each
new stage, the stage clock restarts at 00:00. The stage time, speed, and elevation for each stage
are defined by the protocol.
If you want to move to the next stage, without waiting for the system to automatically change,
you can click the
stage time, but the exercise time continues to build.
If the patient can no longer continue exercising, you can end the
test by selecting
Recovery phase is preset to slow down the treadmill and lower the elevation.

Monitoring the Patient

During the Exercise phase:
The patient walks on the treadmill or peddles the ergometer, unless the patient is unable to
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exercise or is not using an exercise device.
You record blood pressure, observe events, and record RPE, while closely monitoring the

patient.
You can switch from an automated protocol to manual operation, giving you full control
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over the treadmill. To switch to manual control, see "Controlling the Treadmill or
Ergometer" on page 3-35.
You can change the display parameters, as needed during the Exercise phase. For details,
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see "Using the Toolbar Icons" on page 2-15.
The Exercise phase comprises several stages, which are defined by the selected protocol.
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For a breakdown, see Appendix B, "Protocol Reference".
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Exercise Screen
button on the Procedure bar. This starts a new stage and a new
Advance
(or by pressing the
Recovery
Ask Corey what this means...
Exercise
button if necessary). The
Stop Treadmill
phase of the stress