Under your jaw bone, near your pressure point. Or on your right wrist, parallel to your thumb.
because infants have higher average pulse rates.
Why do you have your pulse rate taken? Why do you have your pulse rate taken?
The pulse (usually taken in the wrist) measures the heart rate.
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.
Take a pulse for a maximum of 10 seconds.
Yes they will still have a pulse for a short period of time.
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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.
the pulse rate is usually equal to the heart rate
The Average Male Pulse is 114
A pulse is typically taken for 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or a full minute, depending on the situation and the accuracy needed. For a quick assessment, counting the beats for 15 seconds and multiplying by four is common. For a more accurate measurement, especially if the pulse is irregular, it is best to take the pulse for a full minute.
a generator of single or multiple voltage pulses; usually adjustable for pulse rate