Neonatal herpes simplex is a HSV infection in an infant. It is a rare but serious condition, usually caused by vertical transmission of HSV-1 or -2) from mother to newborn. During immunodeficiency, herpes simplex can cause unusual lesions in the skin.
Finding your pulse. You can find your pulse in places where an artery passes close to your skin, such as your wrist or neck. To find your pulse in your wrist: 1  hold out one of your hands, with your palm facing upwards and your elbow slightly bent. 2  put the first finger (index) and middle finger of your other hand on the inside of your wrist, at the base of your thumb.
Verify the identity of your patient, and then follow these steps: 1  Have the patient extend his/her arm, and take the patientâs hand. Slide your index and middle finger along the thumb to the hollow of the wrist to locate the radial artery. 2  Apply pressure with your fingertips until you can feel the patientâs pulse. Once you feel a regular heart rate, count the number of beats you feel in thirty seconds. Multiply the result by two to get the patientâs pulse. If the patientâs heart rate is not regular, you will need to count the beats for a full minute. Record the results in the patientâs chart as directed. Wash your hands properly. There are several indicators of an abnormal pulse. For adults, the pulse rate should be between sixty and eighty beats per minute.