APICAL PULSE 🫀🩺 What is it? → An apical pulse is when we listen to the pulse of the patient with a stethoscope at the apex of the heart. →It’s best to listen for 60 seconds to obtain the most accurate assessment Where do we auscultate? → 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line on the left side Why & When do we check an apical pulse? → It’s always a good idea to check, even if your patient has no underlying cardiac issues! → Most commonly, though, we check if there is a weak or irregular radi

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Here are some important facts about vital signs! 💔Pulse💔-Apical Pulse is MOST accurate and best for assessment-Never check a radial or carotid pulse with your THUMB! (Your own thumb has a pulse!)🫀 Blood Pressure 🫀 -Manual blood pressures are more accurate than automatic/electronic! If you get an alarming reading on the electronic cuff, take a manual! 🫁Oxygen Saturation 🫁-Carbon monoxide (CO) will not show on a pulse oximeter-COPD patients or those with sleep apnea are expected to have lowe