Distal Pulse

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
DP
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪstəl pəls/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. The only indication for fasciotomy is when the distal pulse is absent and when both direct, major arterial injury and systemic hypotension have been excluded.

Other meanings of DP