PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

TAKE A CASUALTY'S PULSE

Situation: You are going to take a casualty's pulse to determine heart rate, pulse rhythm, and pulse strength. Take the casualty's pulse using the radial, posterior tibial, and carotid arteries. Use a wristwatch or other clock with a second hand. If possible, have an experienced person available to verify your results.

GO NO GO

Has casualty sit or lie down.

Locates carotid pulse site in the groove along the casualty's neck.

Counts casualty's pulse rate for one full minute.

Pulse rate within four beats per minute of actual pulse rate (instructor's results).

Locates radial pulse site on inside of wrist at base of thumb.

Counts casualty's pulse rate for one full minute.

Pulse rate within four beats per minute of actual pulse rate (instructor's results).

OVERALL EVALUATION GO NO GO

(A no-go on any step gives an overall evaluation of NO GO for the

entire task.)