Quinton TM55, Руководство пользователя

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2-2 Operating the Treadmill Cardiac Stress Treadmills User Guide
• Keep speed and grade at minimum settings when patients
are getting on and off the treadmill.
• Use the optional emergency stop button only for
emergency.
Instructing the Patient
1. Before each test, describe the complete procedure to the
patient. Remind the patient to not use the handrail for
support during the exercise unless absolutely necessary.
Explain that gripping the handrail can affect the accuracy
of the test measurements. Describe how you will change
the belt speed and treadmill grade during the test.
2. Demonstrate how to get on and off the moving belt:
a. Stand next to the treadmill belt, facing the front of
the treadmill.
b. Place both hands on the handrail.
c. Step onto the side of the deck or straddle the belt.
d. (Optional) Place one foot forward on the belt and let
it move backwards, as though walking with one foot.
Repeat until comfortable.
e. Carefully step onto the belt and begin walking.
f. When able to walk unassisted, let go of the handrail.
g. While walking on the treadmill:
• Face forward; avoid looking down.
• Maintain speed by keeping a constant distance
from the handrail.
Starting the Exercise
1. Start the treadmill walking belt while the patient stands
on the side of the deck or straddles the walking belt.