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Under your jaw bone, near your pressure point. Or on your right wrist, parallel to your thumb.
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Why are apical pulse usually taken on infants and children?
because infants have higher average pulse rates.
Can you have arithmia when your pulse rate is high?
Why do you have your pulse rate taken? Why do you have your pulse rate taken?
What measures the heart rate?
The pulse (usually taken in the wrist) measures the heart rate.
How long time you taken a pulse?
If you mean how long do you take a pulse for? A Mintute.
Apical pulse versus arterial pulse?
An arterial pulse is one which is taken over top of an artery, ex. Radial, Femoral, Carotid pulse, ect. An Apical pulse is one taken in between the 4th or 5th left intercostal space. It isn't taken from an artery, but from below the heart itself.(Apex of the heart) Source: I'm a paramedic.
How long should a pulse be taken in a CPR emergency?
Take a pulse for a maximum of 10 seconds.
Does a person have a pulse after they have taken the last breath?
Yes they will still have a pulse for a short period of time.
When a pulse is taken it is ally taken at an artery in the neck or wrist And explain why?
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Why would the dorsalis pedis pulse be taken?
to fly
The pulse rate is equal to?
the pulse rate is usually equal to the heart rate
When are respirations usually measured?
Respirations are usually measured while the patient is at rest. It's often done when the patient thinks s/he's getting pulse taken, as it's best if the patient is unaware.
What is a males pulse rate per minute usually?
The Average Male Pulse is 114
