Radial Pulse
- Most common site used for taking a pulse
- Can be taken without disturbing OR Exposing the person
- Place the first two or three fingers of one hand against the radial artery
- The radial artery is on the thumb side of the wrist
- Do not use your thumb to take a person's pulse
- Use gentle perssure
- Count the pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by two
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