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Tag: Radius

Thready or Bounding … How do You Define?

Post author By Greg Friese
Post date June 5, 2012
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I was asked, “Would you describe that pulse as thready?” I have never had a good grasp of what is meant by “thready” or “bounding” as those terms seem very subjective. I think most EMS professionals could come to agreement on what fast, slow, regular, or irregular means. But I have yet to come to […]

Tags Cardiac, Patient Assessment, Pulse, Radial Pulse, Radius, Vital Signs

EMS Tips

Top Tips: Pulse Check #VitalSigns

Post author By Greg Friese
Post date March 21, 2012
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1. Start with gentle palpation 2. Locate the radial pulse by first finding the distal end of the radius 3. Use two or three fingers lightly applied to the patient’s wrist 4. Slightly extend the patient’s wrist to bring the radial artery closer to the skin 5. Count for at least 30 seconds 6. Let […]

Tags Heart Rate, Patient Assessment, Pulse, Radial Artery, Radius, Vital Signs