The Pulse
What is the Pulse
The pulse in the throb that passes along the arteries, with each beat of the heat, and can be felt when an artery is pressed against a bone.
Characteristics
We check the pulse for
| Rate | The actual number of beats per minute. |
| Rhythm | If has a regular or irregular beat |
| Strength | If the pulse is normal, bounding or weak |
Where is it Taken
The two commonest places for taking the pulse are the
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When taking the pulse use two or three fingers. NEVER use your thumb, as you have an artery running up the middle of your thumb.