CARDIAC REHABILITATION-BORG PRE SCALE
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SUMMARY
1. Cardiac patients should be supervised according to the level of exertion and effort tolerance as determined by the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion scale.
2. This is a linear scale of rating from 6-20.
3. The scale correlates linearly with HR, ventricular O2 consumption and lactate levels.
4. Other monitoring tools: HR, BP, saturation.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
