Examination of Blood Vessels-仁济临床医学院诊断学课件.pptVIP

Examination of Blood Vessels Introduction Palpation of the pulse Measurment of arterial blood pressure Auscultation of blood vessels Palpation of The Pulse Radial artery is usually selected Patient’s hand placed with the palm upward Physician’s first three fingers on the radial artery Index finger nearest the heart Characteristics of The Pulse Rate Intensity Type of wave Rhythm Tension RATE -Pulse frequency (rapid or slow) Varies with age, sex, physical activity, emotional status Normal range: 60-100bpm in adults; 90-120bpm in children Rate increase (tachycardia心动过速): severe an