Radial Artery

What is Radial Artery?

All arteries have a pulse, but it's easier to palpate (feel) the pulse or heartbeat at certain locations. it's easier to feel the pulse or heart beat when the artery is near the surface of the skin and when there's firm tissue (such as a bone) beneath the artery. The three commonest sites are the radial (wrist), carotid (throat), and brachial

The area that you choose to check the pulse may vary depending upon the condition of the patient.

The most commonly used is Radial pulse (wrist area).

The radial pulse (the pulse is taken using radial artery) is taken at a point where the radial artery crosses the bones of the wrist. When the patient’s hand is turned so that the palm is facing up, the radial pulse is taken on the thumb side of the top side of the wrist.

Q. Which artery is usually palpated to get the pulse?

1. Brachial
2. Radial
3. Axillary
4. Ulnar

Ans: Radial