The pulse is the rate at which the heart is beating. The pulse can be taken at the wrist, neck or upper arm. To count the pulse, wait for about 5 to 10 minutes after the individual has been sitting or resting quietly. Place the index and middle fingers on the wrist and count the beats for 30 seconds. Then double that number for beats per minute.
Normal Resting Pulse
Infant - 1 year 100 - 160 beats/minute1-6 years
65 - 140 beats/minute7-10 years 6
0 - 110 beats/minute11 - adult
50 - 100 beats/minute
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