Where can you Find Your Pulse?
The pulse is most commonly checked on the wrist or neck, but there are other places on the body where a pulse can be examined. The pulse can be felt anywhere an artery runs close to the surface of the skin.
Where are most of the pulses in the world grown?
Pigeon peas originated in South Asia and are now grown in the world’s semi-tropical and tropical regions. The largest pigeon pea producing regions are India, Eastern Africa and Central America. Unlike most other pulses, bambara beans are grown underground. They originated in West Africa and are still primarily grown there today.
Which is the best type of pulses to eat?
Some of the most commonly consumed types of pulses include: 1 Navy beans 2 Kidney beans 3 Butter beans (lima beans) 4 Cannellini beans 5 Pinto beans 6 Borlotti beans 7 Chickpeas 8 Fava beans 9 Bambara beans 10 Lentils (red, green, yellow and brown)
What are the 9 pulse points of the human body?
We will review 9 common pulse points on the human body. As a nurse you will be assessing many of these pulse points regularly, while others you will only assess at certain times. These pulse sites include temporal, carotid, radial, apical, brachial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial.
Where to check pulses?
The pulse is most commonly checked on the wrist or neck, but there are other places on the body where a pulse can be examined. The pulse can be felt anywhere an artery runs close to the surface of the skin.
What are all the pulse sites?
However, there are some pulse locations that should always be checked, in every patient, at every visit. Basic pulse locations are (from top to bottom): Superficial temporal, carotid, axillary, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis arteries.
Where are the pulse points on the body?
Pulse points are the areas of the body at which blood vessels are close to the surface, so the pulse can be felt through the skin. The main pulse points are the wrists, back of the neck and temples. This diagram shows all your pulse points.
Where is the popliteal pulse location?
The popliteal pulse, located at the back of the knee (popliteal artery), is the most challenging pulse to find in the body. It’s an important vital sign, though, since the popliteal pulse can help in determining the severity and nature of a knee or femur injury.