Product Manual

70-00533-02 A CareCenter MD 1.0
6-10
Acquire a Stress Test ECG
Number of ventricular extrasystoles
The system indicates the number of premature ventricular contractions which have
occurred in the last 60 seconds (PVC/min). The system updates the values every 10
seconds.
Measure of the perceived exertion
The input box for RPE values (rate of perceived exertion) is optional. The system expects
RPE values based on the Borg scale, where 6 is no exertion and 20 is maximal exertion.
The RPE entry is disabled by default.
To e nt e r R PE v al u es :
◆ Click to enter a value between 6 and 20 and press Enter.
Maximum ST value
For all selected leads the system searches for the maximum ST value, and indicates the
value together with the lead. When the patient reaches the limit value, the value displays in
red.
You can display the maximum ST depression, the maximum ST elevation or the
maximum amount of ST. By default, the maximum ST depression is enabled.
◆ To change the running test procedure, select Settings | ST....
Metabolic index
The indication of METs values is optional. The METs entry is enabled by default.
Time in stage
The counter on the top line indicates the name of the stage and the time still remaining in
the current stage. The Stop Load or Stop Belt and Hold functions also stop the count-
down until the stage is resumed.
The lower line shows the time already elapsed in the stage.
Time in exercise phase
The system displays the time elapsed in the exercise phase.
Stages in resting phase with treadmill
By default, the resting phase with treadmill stress test consists of the stages Laying, Sitting,
Standing and Hyperventilating.
Stage1 2:00