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5. Heart Rate Monitoring
The UBC’s Heart Rate Monitoring allows clinicians to monitor user heart rate during
exercise sessions. This is accomplished by attaching a wireless heart-rate monitor
directly to the patient. The chest strap then sends heart rate related information directly
to the display panel.
To attach the Heart Chest Strap to the patient:
1. Have the patient lift shirt and secure the Heart Rate Chest Strap around the chest so
that it is in direct contact with the skin just below the breast. (The strap should be
dampened with a conducting gel, sponge or wet cloth to ensure maximum conductivity.)
2. Position the patient on the UBC and check that the heart rate information is being
provided in the top window of the display panel.
Heart Rate Chart
As illustrated by the following chart, medical authorities have determined target heart rate
ranges for optimum cardiovascular benefit. While the chart may be used as a guide or
starting point, concessions must be made based on individual user needs.
CAUTION: As a general guideline, use the following equation in estimating
Maximum Heart Rate for a heart rate healthy user:
Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - user age in years
Example: A heart rate healthy 30 year-old would use a Max. H/R of 190 beats per minute.
ATTENTION: On ne doit jamais se servir de la pulsation cardiaque qui se
rapproche de la limite maximum de sécurité de la personne. Servez-vous de
l’équation suivante comme guide pour estimer la pulsation cardiaque maximum
sécuritaire pour une personne en santé.
Pulsation cardiaque maximum = 220 - l’âge de la personne
Example: Une personne de 30 ans en santé et sane probléme cardiaque devrait s’en
tenir à une pulsation cardiaque maximum de 190 par minute.
NOTE: If the heart rate is not displayed, or appears to be incorrect, adjust the Heart
Rate Monitor Strap for improved conductivity, or have the patient reposition both hands
on the heart rate handle bar. (You may want to take the user’s pulse rate manually and
compare it against the displayed heart rate to con-firm accuracy.)
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