Help anyone! About radial pulse?!
Question: Help anyone! About radial pulse.?
Does anyone have any idea about pulses.? Why is it that we often use the radial pulse, you know, on the wrist, instead of using any other.? Why is it so convenient.?Health Question & Answer
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it is close to the top of the skin and easier to find. also it tells us if our circulation is strong enough to reach the limb. gives a clue on how the heart is beatingHealth Question & Answer
When I was directed to check my pulse by an emergency call operator once, she actually instructed me to find my carotid pulse (neck pulse), which was an interesting change from using the radial pulse. I think it's just easier to locate on the wrist is all ^_^Health Question & Answer
Because it's the easiest one to locate, but the pulse on your neck is most reliable because it's the closest to your heart.Health Question & Answer
because it is out in the open you don't have to get naked to take it
its quick and it is efficient. Health Question & Answer
its quick and it is efficient. Health Question & Answer
Hmm. Good question. I don't think it's any BETTER than the jugular pulse, I think it's just easier to find than the jugular pulse.Health Question & Answer
quickest one to find :]Health Question & Answer