Arterial Pulse PDF
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This document provides an overview of the arterial pulse, including its characteristics such as rate, rhythm, and volume. It also covers how to measure and characterise the pulse as well as physiological and pathological causes for variations in measurements.
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Arterial pulse Arterial pulse is one of the vital signs that must be checked with general examination The arterial pulse is the rhythmic expansion of pressure waves along the walls of the arteries which is produced during each systole of cardiac cycle The s...
Arterial pulse Arterial pulse is one of the vital signs that must be checked with general examination The arterial pulse is the rhythmic expansion of pressure waves along the walls of the arteries which is produced during each systole of cardiac cycle The strength of the pulse is determined by pulse pressure. The pulse pressure is the difference between systolic & diastolic pressure Characterastic of Arterial pulse 1.Rate 2.Rhythm 3.Volume 4.Character 5.The condition of vessel wall 1- Rate of pulse - It is stated as number of pulses per minute. - Normal range for pulse in adult is 60-100 beats per minute (bpm) - Count the pulses for not less than half minute. Tachycardia: Pulse > 100 Beats per minute (bpm) Causes of sinus tachycardia include: Exercise Pain Anxiety, emotional stress Bradycardia: Pulse
