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An important landmark when taking the apical pulse before administering cardiac drugs is the?
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point of maximum impulse (PMI)
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What is apical thrust?
In the field of cardiology, the apical thrust, also referred to as apex beat or cardiac impulse, is the beat of the left ventricular contraction. It can be palpitated.
Must check apical pulse before administering what medication?
If the heart rate is slow (below 60 bmp) and if digoxin is given, it can reduce the heart rate to dangerous levels.
What is apical pulse?
apical pulse is actually the heartbeat
Where is the apical wall?
the heart
What does an apical cell do and what are its functions?
An apical is ontop of an epitheilial cell
What is an apical cell?
an apical cell is the top layer of the epidermis.
What is the difference in value called between apical pulse and arterial pulse?
The apical pulse may be a little bit faster than say a radial pulse because of the slight lag in time as blood rushes from the heart into larger arteries. Any LARGE difference between the values of apical and other pulses observed is called a PULSE DEFICIT. This could indicate a cardiac impairment (i.e. a weakened heart).
What equipment is needed to take an apical pulse?
To FEEL for the apical pulse, the "equipment" required is either the fingers and or palm of the hand and a stopwatch or watch with a second hand to count the apical rate. The cardiac apical impulse or point of maximum impulse (PMI) is located along the mid-claviclar line approx. 7-9 cm (about 3") left of the sternum within the 5th intercostal rib cage space just under the left breast. As for LISTENING to the apical pulse, one needs to emply the use of a stethoscope in order to auscultate the heart beat. The chestpiece of the stethoscope should be applied to the bare skin directly upon the PMI where heart sounds are the loudest.
How do you do an Apical pulse?
apical pulse has to be listened to for 1 full minute
What is apical bud?
the bud at the terminal end of the stem is an apical bud
What is an apical?
An apical is a sound produced by obstructing the air passage with the tip of the tongue.
What is the ICD-9 code for Apical defect?
What is the icd code for apical defect
