What is the normal pulse rate?

A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute.

What are the steps to taking a pulse?

How to Take Your Pulse

1. Find your pulse. With your first 2 fingers, press lightly on the inside of your wrist, just below the base of the thumb.
2. Take your pulse. Count the beats you feel in your wrist as you watch the second hand on a clock.
3. Write down the results. Write down your pulse each time you take it.

What are the 2 best ways to take your pulse?

The best places to take your pulse are at your wrist, inside the elbow, at the side of your neck or on the top of your foot, according to The American Heart Association. You can also take your pulse at your groin, on your temple or behind your knees. The pulse felt on the neck is called the carotid pulse.

How many pulses should you have in 10 seconds?

Use a watch with a second hand, or look at a clock with a second hand. Count the beats you feel for 10 seconds. Multiply this number by six to get your heart rate (pulse) per minute.

How long should you check the pulse on a person?

General instructions for taking your pulse To get an accurate pulse: Take your pulse the same time each day. Sit down and rest several minutes before taking your pulse. Count your pulse for a full 60 seconds unless told otherwise by your health care provider.

What is pulse taking?

Your pulse is your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one minute. You can take your pulse using the radial artery in your wrist or the carotid artery in your neck. Some medical conditions can be a factor in determining the best place for you to take your pulse.