Venous pulsations | Arterial pulsations | |
Characteristics of pulse | ||
Movement | Soft, diffuse, and undulant | Discrete and robust |
Number of pulsations | Two crests and two troughs* | Single |
Effect of inspiration | Respirophasic | No change |
Position of body | Higher in horizontal position and lower in vertical position | No significant change |
Abdominal compression | May increase | No change |
Compression at root of neck | Pulsations cease | Maintained |
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