2024-09-12T21:49:30+03:00[Europe/Moscow] en true <p><strong>Temporal</strong></p>, <p><strong>Facial Artery</strong></p>, <p><strong>Carotid</strong></p>, <p><strong>Brachial Artery</strong></p>, <p><strong>Radial Artery/ulnar artery </strong></p>, <p><strong>Femoral Artery</strong></p>, <p><strong>Popliteal Artery</strong></p>, <p><strong>Posterior Tibial Artery</strong></p>, <p><strong>Dorsalis Pedis Artery</strong></p> flashcards

Pulse points

the wave of blood felt in an artery with each heartbeat How to Palpate a pulse: Use the pads of your fingers Apply gentle pressure Count the number of beats for a set time period.

  • Temporal

    located on temple near the ear.

  • Facial Artery

    on side of face, near the corner of mouth

  • Carotid

    on the side of the neck (avoid to much pressure here)

  • Brachial Artery

    above inner elbow crease

  • Radial Artery/ulnar artery

    the wrist at base of thumb

  • Femoral Artery

    groin area (inner uper thighs)

  • Popliteal Artery

    behind the knee

  • Posterior Tibial Artery

    behind the ankle

  • Dorsalis Pedis Artery

    behind the foot in between the big toe and second toe