2torial #0902: Learn2 Take a Pulse (continued) Take someone else's pulse Use your new pulse-taking skills on your friends! The process of taking someone else's pulse is identical to taking your own, except that you'll have both of your hands free to feel around for that fleeting rhythm. Just remember to keep those thumbs out of the way; they'll still interfere even if you're taking someone else's pulse. In an emergency situation, keep in mind that the easiest places to find a pulse are on the wrists and neck. If time is of the essence, try those spots first before going on to less accessible areas. It's likely that even if you can't find your pulse, another person can. Compare pulses and pulse regularity--sometimes the only way to measure regularity is to compare it with someone else's.   -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)