Lecture on Pulse Sites in the Human Body

Introduction

• Channel: Surgical Knowledge (YouTube)
• Topic: Pulse sites in the human body
• Definition of Pulse:
  • Measurement of heart rate (beats per minute)
  • Indicates heart rhythm
• All arteries have a pulse, but it is easily felt where the vessel reaches the body surface.
• Total Pulse Points: Nine

Pulse Points

1. Temporal Pulse

   • Origin: External carotid artery
   • Location: In front of the tragus, above the zygomatic arch
   • Use: Head-to-toe assessment of the head

2. Carotid Pulse

   • Commonly used during CPR in adults
   • Supplies blood to the neck, face, and brain

3. Apical Pulse

   • Assessed during head-to-toe examination
   • Important before administering digoxin (should be ≥ 60 BPM in adults)

4. Brachial Pulse

   • Location: Upper arm
   • Branches: Radial and ulnar arteries
   • Use: Measures blood pressure, pulse check in infants during CPR

5. Radial Pulse

   • Location: Lower arm
   • Origin: Brachial artery
   • Use: Common site to count heart rate in adults

6. Femoral Pulse

   • Location: Groin
   • Provides circulation to the legs
   • Palpation: Deeply below the inguinal ligament between the pubic symphysis and anterior superior iliac spine

7. Popliteal Pulse

   • Location: Behind the knee
   • Origin: Femoral artery
   • Deep artery; important in patients with vascular issues

8. Posterior Tibial Pulse

   • Along with the Dorsalis Pedis, assessed during head-to-toe examination

9. Dorsalis Pedis Pulse

   • Location: Lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon
   • Technique: Palpate down the tendon, then to the side

Conclusion

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