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How to take your pulse
General instructions for taking your pulse
Taking your radial pulse
Taking your carotid pulse
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General instructions for checking your pulse by hand
Checking your pulse in your wrist
Checking your carotid pulse
Taking your radial pulse
Taking your carotid pulse
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General instructions for checking your pulse by hand
Checking your pulse in your wrist
Checking your carotid pulse
General instructions for taking your pulse
To get an accurate pulse:
- Take your pulse at the same time each day.
- Sit down and rest several minutes before taking your pulse.
- Count your pulse for a full 60 seconds unless told otherwise by your healthcare team.
