have a pulse

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to be alive and have a detectable heartbeat

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Examples (10)

  • The paramedics checked to see if the accident victim still had a pulse.
  • After the long run, I could feel my pulse racing.
  • She gently placed her fingers on his wrist to feel for a pulse.
  • The doctor confirmed that the patient was alive because he had a strong pulse.
  • In a medical emergency, the first step is often to check if the person has a pulse.
  • He was so relieved to discover that his son had a pulse after the fall.
  • The faint pulse indicated that the patient was in critical condition.
  • The nurse used a stethoscope to listen for the baby's pulse.
  • It was a shock to find that the seemingly healthy man did not have a pulse.
  • The athlete's heart rate monitor showed a strong pulse during the competition.