CARDIAC REHABILITATION-PHASE 1 (SUBACUTE PERIOD)
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SUMMARY
1. Commences when the patient is transferred out of CCU.
2. Activities or exercises of intensity (3 to 4 METs)
3. Energy cost: 1 mph (slow stroll) = 1.5 to 2 METs; 2 mph (regular slow walk) = 2 to 3 METs; propelling wheelchair = 2 to 3 METs.
4. Bypass surgery rehabilitation regimen is differentiated into aggressive versus slow to recover.
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.
