How To Take A Pulse?

Wash or sanitize your hands

Have the person rest quietly for a few minutes

Place your index and middle fingers on the wrist below the thumb

Press gently until you feel the pulse

Count the beats for 30 seconds and multiply by 2

Count for a full 60 seconds if the rhythm is irregular

Record the pulse rate

Repeat if needed to confirm the reading

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