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the sites on the surface of the body where rhythmic beats of an artery can be easily felt
pulse points
the most commonly used pulse point is
over the radial artery in the wrist
bpm
beats per minute
evenly spaced beats; may vary slightly with respiration
regular
regular pattern overall with "skipped" beats
regularly irregular
no real pattern, difficult to measure
irregular irregular
full, strong pulse that iss easily felt
normal amplitude
weak pulse that is not easily felt
abnormal amplitude
regularity of respirations
rhythm
easy, labored, or painful?
ease
deep or shallow?
depth
slight, wheezing, gurgling?
noise
fruity odor, alcohol on breath?
abnormal color
factors that affect pulse
age
medications
stress
exercise
factors that affect respiration
age
mediccations
stress
exercise
altitude
gender
body position
fever
brachial artery
top
radial artery
bottom
ulnar artery
left