A quantitative evaluation of the pulse tracing cannot be made by simple inspection. It is impossible thus to ascribe numerical values to the tracing. There are in addition two special reasons why ...

[18] Palpation of peripheral pulses should be a routine component of the physical exam and should include assessment of the femoral, popliteal, and pedal vessels.

Palpation of the Posterior Tibial Pulse. Pulse strength should be also be documented. If a pulse is absent, it should be noted as 0; if diminished, as 1+; if normal, as 2+; and if bounding, as 3+. 9 ...

People with possible peripheral arterial disease, and people who are at risk of developing peripheral arterial disease receive a thorough assessment to find out whether or not they have it, in which ...

Slowly lift the knee until it is about a 90° angle. If you cannot feel the pulse, stop at 90° because going any further will not bring out the pulse. Feel the temperature of the skin over the shin.

Characteristics obtained from peripheral pulses can be used to assess the status of cardiovascular system of subjects. However, nonintrusive techniques are preferred when prolonged monitoring is ...