Where should I check my pulse after an elbow injury?

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  1. National Athletic Trainers’ Association
     
    National Athletic Trainers’ Association answered:
    After an elbow injury, your pulse should be taken in two places. These are above the elbow at the brachial artery (over the inside portion of the humerus) and below the elbow at the radial artery.

    (This answer provided for NATA by the Southern Utah University Athletic Training Education Program.)
    After an elbow injury, your pulse should be taken in two places. These are above the elbow at the brachial artery (over the inside portion of the humerus) and below the elbow at the radial artery. (This answer provided for NATA by the... More