Providing best practice in manual pulse measurement.
This article focuses on the knowledge and pulse measurement skills that healthcare professionals require in order to safely care for patients. This paper will define pulse rate and explain why measuring pulse rate is important. In addition, it provides an overview of the different pulse sites, factors affecting the pulse, the equipment and guidelines used and information on significant groups. It will conclude by highlighting the importance of healthcare professionals acquiring the knowledge and skill of pulse monitoring.
Alexis
Obrey
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School of Health and Social Care, Oxford Brookes University, UK.
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