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A pulse is defined as a regular throbbing caused in the arteries by the contractions of the heart.
In an infant, the best location to feel a pulse is in the brachial area (ante-cubital fossae); in an adult, the pulse is best felt either in the tracheal area (neck) or at the radial artery in the wrist. in the buttox
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Are pulse rates the same in each different location?
Yes, the pulse rates of different locations should be the same since they are all coming from the heart.
Why would you have normal pulse on one arm and no pulse on the other arm?
cause you would have different arteries in your arm
What normal variation may affect the location of the apical pulse?
Pregnancy. The enlarged uterus will shift the apex of the heart.
Why a person' pulse rate changes under different conditions?
they depend on the activity that just occured. if you are a child your pulse will be faster because you take in more oxygen then an adult, whos pulse would be slower.
What conditions may cause the apical and radial pulse to be different from each other?
Please double check this but here is a shot Apical pulse will never be less than the radial pulse. A radial pulse rate less than the apical rate is an example of a pulse deficit, and can be the When_would_an_apical_pulse_be_less_then_radial_pulseof a heart murmur, but the opposite will never occur.
Are pulse rates the same in each different location?
Yes, the pulse rates of different locations should be the same since they are all coming from the heart.
What are the locations of pulses?
the following Pulse location are? 1. Apical pulse 2. Radial pulse 3. Brachial pulse 4. Apical-radial pulse
Where is the pulse check location for a child?
Femoral
Can you die by getting hit in your pulse?
You cannot die from getting hit at any pulse point (location).
What arteries is the best location to take a pulse during an emergency?
arteries
Are pulse rate different for everybody?
yes, not everyone has they same pulse rate
Can you get a pulse oximeter on Overstock.com?
You can purchase a pulse oximeter on Overstock.com. They offer many different options at different price points.
Why pulse are felt at specific body location?
Veins or arteries are close to the surface,
Which normal variation may effect the location of the apical pulse?
Aging, and also the pulse is found under the 4th rib in babies instead of the 5th
How do you use pulse in sentence?
The doctor took his pulse and was glad to know he was alive. You can get a pulse from a number of different places on your body, like at your wrist.
What is the pulse rate while laughing?
The pulse rate while laughing could be different and vary with individuals. However the average pulse rate is 70-100.
Can you convert electrical pulse energy into electrical energy?
Electrical Pulse energy is already electrical energy. It can be converted to different levels (as in different voltage). It can be converted from pulse to a stable source. But non the less it will still be electrical energy.
