Questions and Answers
What is the location of the Carotid pulse?
Lateral to the trachea, between the trachea and the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Where is the Radial pulse located?
At the inner aspect of the wrist (thumb side).
Describe the location of the Brachial pulse.
Inner aspect of the elbow joint.
Where can the Femoral pulse be found?
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What is the location of the Popliteal pulse?
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Where is the Posterior Tibialis pulse located?
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Name the peripheral pulse sites: __________.
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Study Notes
Peripheral Pulse Sites
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Carotid Pulse
- Located lateral to the trachea, between the trachea and sternocleidomastoid muscle.
- Commonly assessed for circulation during CPR.
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Radial Pulse
- Found on the inner aspect of the wrist, specifically on the thumb side.
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Brachial Pulse
- Located on the inner aspect of the elbow joint.
- Frequently used site for measuring blood pressure.
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Femoral Pulse
- Situated in the groin area, midway between the symphysis pubis and the anterior superior iliac spine.
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Popliteal Pulse
- Located behind the knee; best palpated by bending the knee and pressing into the popliteal fossa.
- Used to evaluate lower extremity circulation instead of heart rate.
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Posterior Tibialis Pulse
- Found just below and behind the ankle on the inner aspect of the leg.
- Important for assessing circulation in the lower limbs.
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List of Peripheral Pulse Sites
- Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibialis anterior.
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