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You are feeling the heart rate. It call tell you if the person is even alive. It can tell how fast or slow the heart is beating. It can tell you how hard the heart is beating.
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Can coumadin or warfarin lower pulse rate?
You cannot accurately check Coumarin level by taking pulse! You need a blood test. Warfarin thins the blood.
How can the pulses of those taking calcium channel blockers be affected?
Patients taking certain calcium channel blockers may need to check their pulse regularly, as the drugs may slow the pulse too much.
What can you use to check your pulse?
The B.P. equipment can be used to check your pulse.
Which finger should you not use when taking pulse?
The thumb because it has a pulse of it's own.
What is standing pulse?
It is the taking of the patient's pulse when he/she is in the standing position.
What equipment can you use to check your pulse?
The B.P. equipment can be used to check your pulse.
How often should you stop CPR to check a pulse?
Do not stop CPR to check for a pulse.
What pulse should you check in infant BLS?
A pulse check is performed on the brachial artery for an infant.
How long is the initial pulse check when doing CPR?
When performing a pulse check on an Infant or Child, check for a maximum of 10 seconds. For lay CPR, no pulse check is required for an adult.
Where does your pulse measure?
You can check your pulse at your wrists, your neck, or underarms.
Where the pulse check artery or vein?
A pulse is checked on an artery.
When taking a manual pulse what should never be used because there is a chance of taking your pulse?
You should never take a manual pulse with your thumb because of the chance of picking up your own pulse from the blood vessels in your thumb.
