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4 January, 00:24

Why shouldn't you use your thumb when taking a pulse apex?

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  1. 4 January, 04:23
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    Hi!

    The reason you do not want to use your thumb to take a pulse is that you feel your own heartbeat through your thumb rather than the heartbeat of the person you are trying to get a pulse from.
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