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EquipMEnt syMboLs
The symbols that you will find on the PC and on the ergometer are explained in
the corresponding user manuals. Text labels explain the function of all symbols
displayed on the screen.
Double-click the icon to start the program.
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The ERS 2 system automatically controls up to 16 ergometers (bicycles or tread-
mills) and offers individual training protocols. Each phase of the training protocol
is documented, providing the therapist/physician with up-to-date information
about the patient's status, performance data, and training progress at any time.
The ergometers used must be medical ergometers that meet IEC 60601-1-1 re-
quirements. Both bicycle ergometers and treadmills are supported.
The ERS 2 system is only designed for operation in rooms used for medical purpos-
es. It is intended for use in rehabilitation centers, cardiology offices and fitness
centers with medical cardiac programs.
The ERS 2 system is intended to be used only by trained operators under the direct
supervision of a licensed health care practitioner on adult and pediatric patients.
Parts and accessories must comply with the applicable safety standards of the IEC
60601 series and/or the system configuration must comply with the requirements
of the standard IEC 60601-1-1 for medical electrical equipment.
Ers 2 systEM
Introduction
The role of exercise therapy as part of the rehabilitation of cardiac patients in
the follow-up treatment phase II is viewed positively by most experts, based on
decades of favorable experience.
In recent years, various studies have been able to show the positive impact of
exercise therapy on coronary patients (KELLERMANN et al., 1967; HELLERSTEIN,
1973; KÖNlG et al., 1977; HOLLMANN et al., 1983; ROST et al., 1991, among others).
Through constant advancement of new diagnostic and therapeutic methods, there
has additionally been a fundamental transformation of the rehabilitation process
of cardiology patients in the past few years. Along with the phases of early mobi-
lization and exercise therapy, sports therapy has also taken on greater importance
today. "Early mobilization" refers to passive and active mobilization as soon as
permitted by the patient's clinical condition.
"Exercise therapy" is medically indicated and prescribed movement which is
planned and regulated by the specialist therapist, monitored together with the
physician, and performed with the patient alone or in a group.
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Introduction
"Sports therapy" is an exercise therapy measure which uses appropriate sports
means to compensate for and regenerate disrupted physical, mental, and social
functions, prevent secondary injuries, and promote health-oriented behavior. It is
based on laws of biology and includes, in particular, pedagogical, psychological
and sociotherapeutic methods and aims to achieve lasting health literacy.
Ergometer training is used in this case, particularly in the areas of early mobili-
zation and exercise therapy within the scope of inpatient and increasingly also in
outpatient rehabilitation in order to increase the performance capacity of cardio-
vascular patients.
As studies have been able to show, the performance capacity and thus also the
quality of life can be significantly improved even in patients with heart failure by
selecting an appropriate form of training (interval training).
The increased requirements with regard to efficient work but also quality as-
surance and complete documentation ("efficiency monitoring") of the training
performed with all acquired data can, however, only be met by an appropriately
designed ergometer training system.
The development of the new ergoline ERS 2 rehabilitation system was able to
draw on the experience of more than 250 installed ergoline rehabilitation sys-
tems. Through intensive collaboration with many users, therapists, sports scien-
tists, and physicians, a new, modular system for controlled ergometer training was
developed which meets all of the requirements listed. The PC software controls
the patients' entire predefined training protocols, simultaneously documents all
relevant data (e.g., ECG, heart rate, training data) and thus frees therapists from
routine tasks, allowing them to focus on patient care. But even with the training
device itself, the ergoselect Reha ergometer, the focus is on the patient. Op-
tions for modular expansion and upgrades allow the equipment to be adapted
to increasing demands (e.g., automatic blood-pressure measurement, options for
adjusting the saddle, etc.).
An overview of the key performance features of the software
· Control of up to 16 ergometers or treadmills
· Clear display and intuitive operation
· Integrated patient and analysis database
· Admission of new patients possible even while a training session is in progress
· The most important data of all patients are always visible
· Access at any time to all relevant additional information
(even while a training session is in progress)
· Patient data, diagnosis, previous examinations
· ECG trends
· Training sessions stored earlier
· Comparison with other training sessions of the same patient
· Acquisition of the patient's complete diagnosis allows optimal creation, monitor-
ing, and adaptation of individual training protocols
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