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1. Difficulty hearing pulse with stethoscope

   merkleyb replied to merkleyb's topic in General Nursing

   Problem solved. I learned in class yesterday that I wouldn't be able to hear a pulse until the cuff was inflated and then released. I heard it loud and clear, what a relief! This is a great forum, very active. I'll definately return with other q...

2. Difficulty hearing pulse with stethoscope

   merkleyb replied to merkleyb's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks all for the input, really appreciate it. Yes I am using a cuff. I'll have to give it another shot. I'll report back.

3. Difficulty hearing pulse with stethoscope

   merkleyb posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I'm a total newbie to the health field and this looks like a great place to seek advice. I'm an EMT student and we are going to learn how to take BP soon. I just got my Stethoscope and was practicing with it. I'm finding it very difficult to h...