Why is Palpation Important in Vascular Assessments?
Palpation is crucial because it helps to assess the presence, strength, and symmetry of pulses in areas such as the radial, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis arteries. Absent or weak pulses can indicate arterial blockages or other vascular issues. Palpation also helps in identifying any unusual masses or aneurysms.
