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.
point of maximum impulse (PMI)
obesity, thick chest wall, and large breast tisssue
It makes parts of the exam easier and more accurate such as assessment of JVD and apical impulse.
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.
It makes parts of the exam easier and more accurate such as assessment of JVD and apical impulse.
I could not palpate the patient's radial pulse.When doctors examine the abdomen, they palpate the organs and structures for any abnormalities.To palpate means to use your hands to examine a patient's body.
palpate fish = akoli
apical pulse is actually the heartbeat
the bladder for distention, what else would you need to palpate.
the heart
An apical is ontop of an epitheilial cell