Auscultation Tips
Taking your Patient's Pulse
Your first location is important, radial for adults, brachial for children, and listen to it for at least 15
seconds.
When auscultating the carotid arteries, listen to each location for at least 15 seconds.
, Auscultating the Lungs
Listen to each location for one complete cycle (inspiration/exhalation).
Pattern matters! Make sure you follow the correct pattern of advancement.
Anterior location pattern
Taking your Patient's Pulse
Your first location is important, radial for adults, brachial for children, and listen to it for at least 15
seconds.
When auscultating the carotid arteries, listen to each location for at least 15 seconds.
, Auscultating the Lungs
Listen to each location for one complete cycle (inspiration/exhalation).
Pattern matters! Make sure you follow the correct pattern of advancement.
Anterior location pattern
