How Does A Pulse Oximeter Work?
The pulse is the number of heartbeats per minute.
Alternative Names
Heart rate; Heart beat
How the test is performed
The pulse is measured at the:
- Back of the knees
- Groin
- Neck
- Temple
- Top or inner side of the foot
- Wrist
In these areas, an artery passes close to the skin.
To measure the pulse at the wrist, place the index and middle finger over the underside of the opposite wrist, below the base of the thumb. Press firmly with flat fingers until you feel the pulse.
To measure the pulse on the neck,...
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