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Why would a doctor check the pulse in the foot?
in order to see if your basic circulation is good before doing a PAD test
What are the three best places to check your pulse?
You can check in your hand foot and arm
Why did the doctor check the dorsalis pedis pulse?
It's used - to check that the circulatory system is supplying blood to the foot. Failure to locate it can indicate there is a problem further up the limb (such as a clot etc).
How can one test their pulse rate easily?
You can check your pulse rate with a gadget or simply with counting. If you want to check your pulse rate with a machine, check Pulse rate monitors. You can wear a watch and get your pulse rate directly to the watch! You can also count it yourself. You can check it if you put your finger on these kinda places: *wrists *Inside of your elbow *Inside of your neck *Top of your foot
What is the pulse on the foot?
Dorsalis pedis (top of foot) & Posterior tibial (behind ankle on inside of foot)
If you have no pulse what should you do?
Call 911 and tell them but make sure U don't have a pulse check the sides of your neck arch of your foot and thumb side of your wrist
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What would it mean if a doctor says you have a thready pulse in your foot?
A thready pulse is a weak pulse; so weak that it is very hard to find. This could be due to heart disease or injury. It could also be due to naturally fine veins and arteries.
Why doctor places his fingers on a patient's wrist?
to check the pulse rate at an easily acceptable pressure point, where an artery near the surface can be pressed against a bony structure. Other well-known pressure points for measuring pulse include the neck (carotid), groin (femoral), knee (popliteal) and foot (dorsalis pedis).
What can you use to check your pulse?
The B.P. equipment can be used to check your pulse.
What equipment can you use to check your pulse?
The B.P. equipment can be used to check your pulse.
Your pulse rate is 139 resting How bad is this?
If that's your resting pulse, call a doctor ASAP.
