The brachial artery in an infant is located in the upper arm. It runs along the inner aspect of the arm, starting from the axilla (armpit) and extending down to the elbow. It can be palpated between the biceps and triceps muscles, typically just medial to the biceps tendon. This artery is important for assessing circulation and blood pressure in infants.
A pulse check is performed on the brachial artery for an infant.
A pulse check is performed on the brachial artery for an infant.
The brachial artery, in the upper arm, is used for an infant.
Use the brachial pulse to to assess the heart rate in an infant during CPR.
For infants you can check the pulse by using the apical pulse, or heart beat with a stethascope, or using your index and middle finger to feel for a brachial pulse on the upper inside area of the arms.
Because you do not want to cause damage to the soft neck (carotid artery) tissues in an infant when trying to locate their pulse.
LISTENENING TO THE HEART GIVES THE APICAL PULSE. FEELING ON THE INSIDE OF THE ARM AT THE BEND OF THE ELBOW IS THE BRACHIAL PULSE.
The most common site to draw blood from an infant is the heel, specifically the lateral or medial plantar surface. This area is preferred due to its rich blood supply and minimal risk of injury to the infant.
For Adult & Child; use carotid. For Infant use brachial.
Brachial Artery
Pertaining or belonging to the arm; as, the brachial artery; the brachial nerve., Of the nature of an arm; resembling an arm.
Blood clot within the brachial artery