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When is the carotid artery use as a pulse?
The radial artery is used most often for a pulse. But in the case of someone who is not responding the carotid is checked. It is awkward to ask questions when taking a pulse rate at the carotid.
Are the two anatomical sites for checking heart rate the carotid artery and posterior wrist?
both
What is carotid baroreflexes?
There are receptors on the lining of the carotid artery that sense a change in blood pressure. When they are stimulated, they can cause a drop in blood pressure/heart rate.
How would external stimulation of the carotid artery such as carotid message affect the heart rate?
The heart rate would slow down because of the stilumation of the parasympathetic system. And you spelled "massage" wrong.
What is the artery palpated in front of the ear?
In the human, the superficial temporal artery is the major artery of the head. You palpate, or feel for the pulse, of this artery about one inch in front of the ear. The easy way to find it is to put on a pair of glasses (sunglasses will do) and it is just under the earpiece just in front of the ear.
Which artery is felt when taking the pulse rate at the neck?
The Carotid pulse is found in the neck. The Radial pulse is found in the wrist.
A man with a long history of increased blood cholesterol levels has to have part of his carotid artery removed because a blockage has developed there?
If the carotid bodies are removed during the process the respiration rate may not increase as effectively in response to low levels of oxygen. Carotid artery disease occurs when the major arteries in your neck become narrowed or blocked.
What are you measuring when you count the pulsations of the carotid artery?
You are measuring heart rate.
When is the carotid artery use as a pulse?
The radial artery is used most often for a pulse. But in the case of someone who is not responding the carotid is checked. It is awkward to ask questions when taking a pulse rate at the carotid.
Are the two anatomical sites for checking heart rate the carotid artery and posterior wrist?
both
What is carotid baroreflexes?
There are receptors on the lining of the carotid artery that sense a change in blood pressure. When they are stimulated, they can cause a drop in blood pressure/heart rate.
How would external stimulation of the carotid artery such as carotid message affect the heart rate?
The heart rate would slow down because of the stilumation of the parasympathetic system. And you spelled "massage" wrong.
The two anatomical sites for checking heart rate are the carotid artery and posterior wrist?
both
Are the two anatomical sites to check heart rate the carotid artery and posterior wrist?
More or less that is true but in the wrist you are looking for the radial artery. This artery is clearly visible on the wrist. Press this artery lightly with flat fingers.
What is the artery palpated in front of the ear?
In the human, the superficial temporal artery is the major artery of the head. You palpate, or feel for the pulse, of this artery about one inch in front of the ear. The easy way to find it is to put on a pair of glasses (sunglasses will do) and it is just under the earpiece just in front of the ear.
What artery is best for taking your resting and working heart rate?
The two easiest sites are the inside of the wrist (the radial artery) or the side of the neck just above the collarbones (carotid artery). Whichever one you can find easily and reliably works - there isn't a single best one.
What does the carotid pulse mean?
It is the pulse that can be felt when palpating the carotid artery in the neck, to either side of the trachea. Just be careful to not try to feel both arteries at once, or use a massage like motion, as this can decrease the heart rate and may lead to syncope, (fainting).
