Abstract
Detecting the presence of a pulse is pivotal to initiating and guiding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Palpating the carotid or femoral artery pulse are historically the most common areas providers assess during a resuscitation. Unfortunately manual palpation of a pulse is operator dependent and varies based on patient anatomical differences and vital signs. The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines defined by the American Heart Association (AHA) states that pulse checks should be accomplished quickly to minimize time between chest compressions in CPR. Manual pulse checks are the most common, but there is no consensus on the most accurate and efficient location to perform a manual pulse check.
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