Cardio - Pulses

Question 1

List the peripheral pulses:

Answer 1

• Radial
• Brachial
• Carotid
• Femoral
• Popliteal
• Post. Tibial
• Dorsalis Pedis

Question 2

Where is the radial pulse found & how do we feel for it?

Answer 2

On lateral wrist just proximal to the joint
use 3 fingers

Remember Radio-radio delay

Question 3

Where is the brachial pulse found/how do we find it?

Answer 3

At or up to 2cm above the antecubital fossa, medial to the biceps tendon.

Can use thumb if easier

Question 4

Where is the carotid found/how do we feel it?

Answer 4

In neck medial to SCM

Place index&middle fingers on thuroid cartilage and slide laterally under the SCM

Question 5

Where is the Femoral Pulse found/ How do we feel for it?

Answer 5

Just inferior to inguinal ligament.
Half-way between Ant Sup Iliac Spine & pubic symphysis

Palpate with index and middle fingers while patient is supine