Calculating Pulse Rate: A Quick Guide for Healthcare Professionals
The formula to calculate a patient's pulse rate per minute is:
Pulse rate (beats per minute) = beats counted in 15 seconds x 4
To calculate the pulse rate, healthcare professionals palpate the patient's pulse for 30 seconds with a watch to measure the beats. However, it is common for healthcare professionals to check the pulse for only 15 seconds and then multiply that number by 2.
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