Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 12 MAS 286 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Four Things to Note About a Pulse
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The idea
A pulse is described by four characteristics: rhythm, rate, force and equality.
In practice
Rhythm is whether the beats come at even intervals; rate is beats per minute; force is the strength of each beat; equality compares the pulse on both sides of the body.
Where people slip
Document all four, not only the rate.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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