The nine-month-old infant appears to be in distress. For rapid assessment, which pulse does the nurse palpate?

Brachial. The brachial artery is the recommended location to check for a pulse in an infant. The artery runs close enough to the surface of the skin and provides a large enough area for an adult hand to quickly check for the presence or absence of a pulse. In larger children, the femoral artery may be more appropriate. In adults, the carotid artery is the first choice. A pulse in the radial artery may not reflect central artery pulses in some forms of disease and is therefore less useful in emergency situations.

The nine-month-old infant appears to be in distress. For rapid as...

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Topics: Cardiovascular Pediatrics Assessment Delegation, Prioritization and Leadership

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