CALCULATING BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

If we count the number of beats in 60 seconds, that is the

number of beats per minute (bpm)

CALCULATING BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

If we count the number of beats for 30 seconds, to make the

calculationsper minute, you have to multiply it

by …..

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CALCULATING BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

CALCULATING BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

• Ex. • A pulse was counted at 38 beats for 30 seconds. What is

the number of beats per minute (bpm)?

76BPM ….. Why?

38 X 2 = 76

CALCULATING BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

If we count the number of beats for 15 seconds, to make the

calculationsper minute, you have to multiply it

by …..

4

CALCULATING BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

CALCULATING BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

• Ex. • A pulse was counted at 20 beats for 15 seconds. What is

the number of beats per minute (bpm)?

80 BPM ….. Why?

20 X 4 = 80

Now ………….Let’s practice!

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