Pulse
The pulse is the pressure wave that occurs as each heartbeat causes a surge in the blood circulating through the arteries. The pulse is mostly felt at a pulse point where a major artery lies near the surface and can be pressed gently against a bone or solid organ.
To palpate (feel) the pulse, hold together your index and long fingers and place their tip over a pulse point, press gently against the artery until you feel intermittent pulsation (see Figures 14-16, below).
Normal Range for Pulse Rate
Age | Range Beat Per Minute |
---|---|
Adult | 60 to 100 |
Children | 70 to 150 |
Infant | 100 to 160 |
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