Peripheral pulses Flashcards
1
Q
Where do you palpate the femoral pulse?
A
Inferior to the midpoint of the inguinal ligament
2
Q
Popliteal?
A
Popiteal fossa
3
Q
POsterior tibial?
A
Between the posterior border of the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon
4
Q
Dorsalis pedis?
A
Medial to the tendo of extensor hallucis longus on the dorsum of the foot
5
Q
Brachial?
A
Medial to the biceps brachii tendon in the cubital fossa
6
Q
Radial?
A
Lateral to tendon of flexor carpi radialis
7
Q
Carotid?
A
Anterior to the SCM at the level of the superor border of thyroid cartilage- this is where the carotids bifurcate
8
Q
Where would you insert a cardiac pacing wire?
A
Subclavian artery
9
Q
Where would you insert a central line?
A
IJV or femoral vein
