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Chapter 12

Vital Signs: Pulse

Pulse
Pulse
The pulse is one of the most fundamental physiological indicators of the body's cardiovascular health. It is the rhythmic expansion and contraction of ...
Regulation of Pulse
Regulation of Pulse
Pulse regulation involves physiological mechanisms that ensure adequate blood flow throughout the body. The heartbeat, regulated by the autonomic nervous ...
Increased pulse rate
Increased pulse rate
Tachycardia is a condition marked by an abnormally fast or irregular heart rate, surpassing the typical resting rate. In adults, tachycardia is ...
Decreased pulse rate
Decreased pulse rate
Bradycardia is a medical condition in which the heart rate is slower than normal. It occurs when the heart's natural pacemaker, the sinus node, ...
Pulse amplitude and quality
Pulse amplitude and quality
Pulse amplitude is a crucial indicator of cardiac health because it provides valuable insights into the strength of left ventricular contractions and the ...
Pulse rhythm
Pulse rhythm
Pulse rhythm refers to the pattern of pulsations within specific intervals, offering valuable insights into the regularity or irregularity of the ...
Pulse Assessment Sites
Pulse Assessment Sites
Pulse assessment sites are crucial in evaluating a patient's cardiovascular health. By assessing the pulsations of arteries at specific anatomical ...
Factors Influencing Heart Rate
Factors Influencing Heart Rate
The heart rate, or pulse rate, is a vital indicator of cardiovascular health. It reflects the number of times the heart beats per minute. Various ...
Assessment of apical pulse
Assessment of apical pulse
Assessing the Apical Pulse Assessing the apical pulse is a critical nursing procedure, particularly indicated for: • Children younger than two ...
Assessment of radial pulse
Assessment of radial pulse
Assessment of Radial Pulse The radial pulse, located at the wrist, is often the preferred site for assessing peripheral pulse because of its accessibility ...
Assessment of apical radial pulse
Assessment of apical radial pulse
Apical-Radial (A-R) Pulse Assessment The A-R pulse assessment involves simultaneous evaluation of the apical and radial pulses. When the apical and radial ...
Special considerations while measuring pulse
Special considerations while measuring pulse
Assessing a patient's pulse is a fundamental skill in healthcare, but certain situations require special attention: Irregular Pulse: • ...
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