Cardiac Rehabilitation II & III Flashcards
What is Phase 1 of Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Inpatient Period
What is Phase 2 of Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Early Post-Discharge Period
What is Phase 3 of Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Supervised outpatient program, including structured exercise
What is Phase 4 of Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Long-Term follow-up/maintenance of primary care
On Day 1 of Post OP Recovery, what activities are performed & at what MET ranges?
OOB in chair (within hours of surgery) / 1-2 MET
On Day 2 of Post OP Recovery, what activities are performed & at what MET ranges?
Walk in Room / 2-3 MET
On Day 3 of Post OP Recovery, what activities are performed & at what MET ranges?
Hallway walking 3-5 min x2-3/day (3-4 MET)
On Day 4 of Post OP Recovery, what activities are performed & at what MET ranges?
Hallway walking 5-10 min x3-4/day (3-4 MET)
How long should the warmup be in an exercise program for a patient in Phase II (Early Post-Discharge Period)?
2-5 min (gradually increase pulse, reduce injury risk, mentally prepare patient)
Warmup exercises should consist of?
3-5 reps of each exercise 1-2x daily.
What is FITT for cardiac walking?
F: x3 walks per day (preferably outdoors)
I: RPE (Patient Exercise Effort Scale)
T: Work up to 20m (Increase by 2m each day)
T: Assisted Cardiac Walk
When should the RPE scale be used in training of a cardiac rehab patient?
During Exercise
How long should you wait before obtaining a patients heart rate?
5 min
What is the upper heart rate limit for a patient in the early recovery period?
Not higher than 20 bpm above avg. RHR.
What are some signs to stop & rest during exercise with a cardiac rehab patient?