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What are the benefits of pulse diagnosis?
Pulse diagnosis is a quick, inexpensive, and non-invasive diagnostic tool. When performed by trained professionals, it can be an effective means for determining the health conditions of patients.
True or false a sphygmomanometer is used to take the apical pulse?
False, because the apical pulse is the heartbeat and is heard with a stethoscope. The sphygmomanometer is used to take the pulse on the arm.
What is carotid pulse?
The carotid artery takes blood from the heart to the brain. The pulse may be felt either side of the front of neck, just below the angle of the jaw
What is radial pulse?
The radial pulse is located in the wrist at the end of the radial artery. It is the most common place for healthcare professionals to take a patient's pulse.
Discuss the significance artery and vein difference when taking a pulse?
You cannot generally take a pulse from a vein.
Why do you have to take all pulses on patients?
You can take the pulse on the left hand side of the neck (towards the front of the neck) or on the wrist, but most common place to take a pulse is on the neck.
Do you have a pulse in a coma?
If coma patients didn't have a pulse, I'm pretty sure they'd be dead patients.
How long should a pulse be taken in a CPR emergency?
Take a pulse for a maximum of 10 seconds.
How long do you take an apical pulse?
apical pulse has to be listened to for 1 full minute
Is there a larger pulse deficit in patients with arrhythmia?
yes
How long time you taken a pulse?
To take a pulse, you typically count the number of beats over a period of 15 seconds and then multiply that number by 4 to get the beats per minute. This method helps give an accurate representation of the pulse rate without requiring a full minute to count.
How is pulse diagnosis practiced in Western medicine?
doctors check the pulse of patients by placing their hands on the wrist and by listening to the pulse at various points on the body with a stethoscope.
What should not be used to take the pulse because it has a pulse of its own?
Your thumb has its own pulse so it shouldn't be used to take your pulse.
When taking a patients pulse you should take it for?
When taking a patient's pulse, you should measure it for at least 30 seconds and then multiply the count by two to obtain the beats per minute. If the pulse is irregular, it is advisable to take it for a full minute for more accurate results. Ensure that the patient is relaxed and in a comfortable position to avoid any variations in heart rate.
If you are unsure if you are palpating your patients pulse or your own what do you do?
If you are unsure whether you are palpating your patient's pulse or your own, you should stop and reassess the situation. Move your hand away and take a moment to refocus. Then, palpate the patient's pulse again, ensuring you are not inadvertently feeling your own. It may also help to have another person check the pulse if you are still uncertain.
How long does fundoplication surgery take?
About 60 to 90 minutes but it may take longer in obese patients or patients who have had previous surgery ( operating time)
What is the proper way to take pulse?
A little bit of training and practice is required but to take a pulse you can use one or two fingers on the wrist or on the neck to feel the heart beat. Generally you take a pulse for 15 seconds and multiply the number by 4 to determine the number of heart bets someone has in 1 minute. When reporting pulse during first aid you may also want to indicate if the pule was strong/weak, or erratic.
