Where Is The Pulse Taken In An Infant?
Weak pulse; Absent pulse
Home Care
Follow the treatment your health care provider prescribes. CPR may be necessary.
Call your health care provider if
Call your health care provider if there is any sudden, severe, or long-lasting decrease in the pulse quality or rate, particularly when there are also other symptoms.
Shock is a life-threatening condition. Seek immediate medical help if you think someone has gone into shock. Start CPR, if needed.
A loss of consciousness or...
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