blood pulse pr 1

Identify the pulse examined at the cubital fossa.

Brachial pulse

How is brachial pulse examined?

By placing index and middle fingers medial to biceps tendon in cubital fossa

Clinical significance of pulse examination.

Provides information about heart rate and rhythm

Identify the pulse examined beside the larynx.

Carotid pulse

How is carotid pulse examined?

Press artery between larynx and anterior border of sternomastoid muscle

Precaution during carotid pulse examination.

Never press both sides simultaneously

Name the method used to measure arterial blood pressure by feeling pulse.

Palpatory method

What is the name of the examined parameter

used in this figure?

Measuring ABP

The device shown in this picture is used for measurement of

ABP

Name of the examined method used in this figure is

Palpatory method

Which pressure is measured by palpatory method?

Systolic blood pressure

Which method is used to determine diastolic blood pressure?

Auscultatory method