Phase 2 "Testing - CareFusion Vyntus WALK Instrucciones De Uso

Instructions for Use Vyntus WALK

Phase 2 "Testing"

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The 6-Minute Walk Test starts in the "Testing" phase.
The patient should complete the lap distance defined in the settings as fast
and as often as possible. Pauses are permitted.
Let the patient walk within sight and select the lap distance not greater than 100 m.
The lap distance should be 60 m in length.
The length of the corridor should be marked every 3 m and the turnarounds
should be marked with a cone.
Instruct the patient as follows:
"The object of this test is to walk as far as possible for 6 minutes. You will walk
back and forth in this hallway. Six minutes is a long time to walk, so you will be
exerting yourself. You will probably get out of breath or become exhausted. You
are permitted to slow down, to stop, and to rest as necessary. You may lean
against the wall while resting, but resume walking as soon as you are able to. You
will be walking back and forth around the cones. You should pivot briskly around
the cones and continue back the other way without hesitation. Now I'm going to
show you. Please watch the way I turn without hesitation."
Demonstrate by walking one lap yourself. Walk and pivot around a cone briskly.
„Are you ready to do that? I am going to use this counter to keep track of the
number of laps you complete. I will click each time you turn around at this starting
line. Remember that the object is to walk AS FAR AS POSSIBLE for 6 minutes, but
do not run or jog. Start now, or whenever you are ready."
• Position the patient at the starting line.
• Do not walk with the patient. As soon as the patient starts to walk, start
the timer.
• Do not talk to anyone during the walk. Use an even tone of voice when
using the standard phrases of encouragement.
• Watch the patient.
Version 05.00 • 06-06-2017