Pulso débil o ausente

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Pulso débil o ausente

Definición:

Un pulso débil significa que la persona tiene dificultad para sentir su pulso (latidos cardíacos), mientras que un pulso ausente quiere decir que la persona no lo puede detectar del todo.

Ver también: RCP .

Nombres alternativos:

Pulso débil; Pulso ausente; Ausencia del pulso

Consideraciones generales:

El pulso débil o ausente puede afectar una parte o todo el cuerpo.

Si el pulso no lo puede detectar un profesional que no sea médico, no siempre significa que haya un problema. Algunas veces, puede ser difícil para una persona que no es profesional médico detectar el pulso en ciertas áreas.

Causas comunes:

Pulso del cuello

Pulso del cuello

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