Pulse Points Flashcards
1
Q
Temporal
A
Temporal area of skull
2
Q
Carotid
A
In neck
- between larynx and sternocleomastoid muscle
- used in emergencies
- to evaluate effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
3
Q
Apical
A
Apex of heart
- auscultation with stethoscope
- often used in infants and young children
- adults with rapid / irregular pulse
- used to evaluate certain medication
- used to monitor for pulse deficit
- counted for 1 minute
4
Q
Brachial
A
Inner aspect of arm, at elbow level
-used in small children
5
Q
Radial
A
Thumb side of hand
-most frequent use to palpate the pulse
6
Q
Femoral
A
In groin, below inguinal ligament
7
Q
Popliteal
A
Back of knee
-used to measure blood pressure in leg
8
Q
Dorsalis pedis
A
Top of the foot
