Popliteal Pulse
January 1st, 2017
Overview
How to Measure
- Bend the patient's knee to 90 degrees, gently grasp both sides of the knee joint and palpate within the popliteal fossa posteriorly.
Causes of Absent Pulse
- Trauma
- Atherosclerosis
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Shock
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