Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 12 MAS 290 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Other Pulse Sites
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The idea
Different pulse sites suit different situations.
In practice
The carotid pulse in the neck is checked in emergencies, one side at a time; the brachial pulse above the inner elbow suits infants; the apical pulse, heard over the heart, is the most accurate.
Where people slip
Never press both carotid arteries at once, because it can reduce blood flow to the brain.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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