Measuring pedal pulses Locate pedal pulse with middle three fingers. Raise bed to working height. < Wash hands. > Count
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 2:45 pm
Measuring pedal pulses Locate pedal pulse with middle three fingers. Raise bed to working height. < Wash hands. > Count beats for 30 seconds and multiply by 2 (or for one full minute if pulse irregular) Ask client to relax foot. 5 Explain procedure to client. > Write down pulse rate, rhythm, and force. > Wash hands. Collect equipment (pen and paper). > Report and record pulse rate. > Note regular or irregular, strong or weak beats. Leave room with bed low position, rails down, call bell in reach, bedside table in reach