A child’s pulse is a measure of their heart rate. It can be used to assess their overall health and to identify any potential problems. Checking a child’s pulse is a simple and non-invasive procedure that can be performed by anyone with a little bit of training.
There are several different ways to check a child’s pulse. The most common method is to place two fingers on the inside of the child’s wrist, just below the base of the thumb. Another method is to place two fingers on the child’s neck, just to the side of the Adam’s apple. Once you have found the pulse, count the number of beats in 15 seconds and then multiply that number by four to get the child’s heart rate.