Where to take an infant's pulse

Specialties Pediatric

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I am a first year student. Can someone please tell me the best place to take an infant's pulse? Is it the brachial or apical? Also, at what age can you take a child's radial pulse? We were asked this question in class, and I just assumed you could take a child's radial pulse at any age. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks

Specializes in ER, progressive care.

Apical. Brachial for BLS/PALS standards.

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