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You can check the pulse in the carotid (neck) or brachial (upper arm) arteries for CPR pulse checks. Other possible locations for checking a pulse are Radial (wrist), Popliteal artery (knee) posterior tibial or dorsalis pedis (foot).
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Why three fingers are used for checking pulse rate?
of the three fingers the forefinger nd the ring figer are used to occclude the artery nd the middle finger is helpful in measuring the pulse rate
Why do you not use the thumb for taking the pulse rate?
Thumbs have more blood flow than your fingers and could mess up your timing when checking your pulse. The thumb has a pulse point of its own, so you would be feeling two conflicting pulses at the same time.
Are pulse rates the same in each different location?
Yes, the pulse rates of different locations should be the same since they are all coming from the heart.
Why would you have normal pulse on one arm and no pulse on the other arm?
cause you would have different arteries in your arm
Why a person' pulse rate changes under different conditions?
they depend on the activity that just occured. if you are a child your pulse will be faster because you take in more oxygen then an adult, whos pulse would be slower.
What methods are used to assess cardiovascular fitness?
By checking your pulse and seeing if you heart rate is in the target heart rate zone.
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Is a stethoscope better than two fingers on your neck for checking pulse?
No, two fingers are the best method for checking pulse on your neck (external carotid artery). A stethescope is not effective at checking a pulse, it is used to hear the heart, or hear abnormal arterial sounds such as bruis.
Where can pulse be detected?
Your pulse can be detected on the side of your throat, you can also feel it on your wrist. When checking your pulse, DO NOT use your thumb, it has a small pulse of it's own.
How could you improve the accuracy when your checking your pulse?
your wiener
Where do you place your fingers when checking your pulse?
Place your index and middle fingers on the underside of your wrist, between the bone and tendons, or on the side of your neck, just under the jawline. Avoid using your thumb, as it has its own pulse that can interfere with accuracy. Count the beats for 15 seconds and then multiply by 4 to get your heart rate per minute.
What do you call the artery when checking pulse rate in the wrist?
The radial artery.
Checking blood pressure with a watch?
No you only check a patient's pulse with a watch.
Where should you find the pulse in a stroke victim?
You can find the pulse on the body either on the wrist or the neck. When checking for the pulse on the wrist you make sure you are checking on the side of the thumb using your pointer finger and middle finger. When you are checking on the neck (using the pointer finger and middle finger as well) take you fingers and go from the ear towards your chin. You will feel a little indenct on the neck but under the jaw. You should be able to feel the pulse in that area.
How do you check a pulse?
If you're checking your own pulse, you can check either wrist, where you might see the throbbing of the pulse, or either side of your neck, using the minute hand of your watch, for a minute. IF you are checking someone else's pulse, the same principles apply as use above. Just be careful not to use your thumb to check wrist pulses or you might actually be counting your own.
Where do you check your pulse?
You can check your pulse by putting two fingers on your wrist, or putting two fingers on the side of your neck. Either place works for checking your pulse. but i would try the neck first.
When checking the pulse before starting cardiac compression what should you use?
carotid artery
