I know you count the number of beats per min but is that it?
2006-12-29 05:01:19 · 6 answers · asked by DolfinSong 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
you must find a pressure point.
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dorsal peds
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carotid artery
popliteal
2006-12-29 05:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by iroc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your pulse and count the beats in 10 seconds and then multiply that number by 6, like 12 beats X 6 = 72 beats per minute.
2006-12-29 13:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When taking your pulse, you can pick it up from the wrist, but use your index finger to detect the pulse, not your thumb. Your thumb has a pulse, too, and you could inadvertantly double-count. You can also pick it up from your neck... too hard to describe where in text, though.
2006-12-29 13:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by so far north 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a device that measure blood pressure, pulse and heart rate too...it so simple and cheap to...no need a frequent visit to your doctor just to know it. it's pretty useful so you can monitor your blood pressure everyday....
2006-12-29 13:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by TotallyME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea thats it.. or you could count for 30 sec and multiply by 2
2006-12-29 13:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by KingstonGal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that all you do is read your pulse
2006-12-29 13:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by nursej 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋