How do you record a 6 minute walk test?

Put a marker on the distance walked. Seat the patient or, if the patient prefers, allow to the patient to stand. Immediately record oxygen saturation (SpO2)%, heart rate and dyspnoea rating on the 6MWT recording sheet.

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How do you document a walk test?

Record the total distance walked. Record, heart rate, blood pressure and Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE). Record recovery time to gain additional information. The patient should remain in a clinical area for at least 15 minutes following an uncomplicated test.

What is a disadvantage of the 6 minute walk Test?

Disadvantages include less validation, less widespread use, and more potential for cardiovascular problems. Absolute contraindications for the 6MWT include the follow- ing: unstable angina during the previous month and myocar- dial infarction during the previous month.

What is the 6 minute walk test (6MWT)?

The 6 minute walk test (6MWT) assesses distance walked over 6 minutes as a sub-maximal test of aerobic capacity/endurance. The score of the test is the distance a patient walks in 6 minutes. The patient may take as many standing rests as they like, but the timer should keep going and record the number of rests taken and the total rest time.

What is the score of the walk test?

The score of the test is the distance a patient walks in 6 minutes. The patient may take as many standing rests as they like, but the timer should keep going and record the number of rests taken and the total rest time. Assistive devices can be used but must be documented.

How long should a walkway be for a 6 minute test?

The American Thoracic Society guidelines for the Six-Minute Walk Test recommend use of a 30 meter or 100 foot walkway with the length of the corridor marked every 3 meters. Turnaround points are to be marked by a cone (ATS, 2002).

What is the score of the test?