9 PULSE SITES IN HUMAN BODY.

Helpful to learn the common pulse sites for medical and paramedical students.
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The nine pulse points on the body are important to learn as a nurse or healthcare professional. You'll be using many of these common pulse points during your assessments, such as the head-to-toe assessment. In this video, you'll learn the locations and landmarks of nine different pulse points. In addition, you'll learn information you'll need to document while assessing the pulse point locations, including the pulse rhythm, strength, and pulse rate. Here are the nine pulse points covered in this video: -Temporal Pulse Point Assessment (temporal artery near ear and temples) -Carotid Pulse Point Assessment (carotid artery on neck) -Apical Pulse Point Assessment (apex of the heart) -Brachial Pulse Point Assessment (brachial artery in arm) -Radial Pulse Point Assessment (near the wrist and thumb) -Femoral Pulse Point Assessment (near crease of upper leg) -Popliteal Pulse Point Assessment (behind the knee) -Dorsalis Pedis Pulse Point Assessment (top of foot) -Posterior Tibial Pulse Point Assessment (inside of ankle region)

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What are Pulse Points?
Pulse points are specific areas of the body where blood vessels are close to the surface of the skin. These are areas where you can check your patient’s pulse and determine how well their heart is working.
9 Pulse Points on the Body
There are many different pulse points on the body, but there are nine most commonly assessed in client care. These areas include the following:
1. Radial Pulse
The radial artery is one of two arteries in the upper arm that supply blood to the hand. It’s commonly used as a quick measure of heart rate.
2. Carotid Pulse
This pulse point may be hard to visualize, but can be palpated at the neck just below the jawline at the side of the neck. You’ll need to know the carotid artery pulse point because it’s one of the quickest ways to assess the client in an emergency.
3. Femoral Pulse
The Femoral artery pulse point is on the lower leg, just above the crease where the thigh meets the calf. Therefore, the femoral pulse should be easily identifiable.
The femoral artery is a large vessel that transports oxygenated blood to the lower extremities and also a part of the abdominal wall.
4. Brachial Pulse
The brachial artery runs from the heart and through the shoulder, where it branches into two arteries: the radial and ulnar arteries. The pulse point for this artery is located on the inside of the arm, on the arm’s antecubital fossa, just above where it meets the bicep.
5. Temporal Pulse
The temporal pulse point is located in front of the ear toward the temple.
6. Apical Pulse
The apical pulse point is a very reliable indicator of true cardiac status. You can find it at the fifth intercostal space (ICS) at the left midclavicular line. This can also be called the Point of Maximum Impulse (PMI).
7. Popliteal Pulse
Located behind the knee, the popliteal artery is an artery in the thigh that supplies oxygenated blood to the lower leg and foot.
8. Posterior Tibial Pulse
The Posterior Tibial Pulse point is the best way to check for circulation in a patient’s lower leg.
9. Dorsalis Pedis Pulse

This video is for education and entertainment purpose. Refer medical books for detailed learning.