Standing, sitting, lying supine or lying prone
Roll up sleeves to expose the wrist area.
Anterior or posterior or lateral to the patient.
May I touch your wrist? ( or point to the demonstrated area ).
Relax while I support your arm. I will be gently pressing on your wrist to feel a pulse.
Guide the patient to either supinate or pronate and allow the upper limb to be supported. Gently press the fingers on the lateral aspect of the distal anterior forearm.
Compare to the other side with difficulty palpating the pulse.
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