Where Is Thready Pulse?

A small fine pulse, feeling like a small cord or thread under the finger. Synonym: pulsus filiformis.

What does it mean when they say pulse is thready?

Medical Definition of thready pulse

: a scarcely perceptible and commonly rapid pulse that feels like a fine mobile thread under a palpating finger.

How can you tell if a pulse is thready?

On such a scale zero would mean that the pulse cannot be felt; +1 would indicate a thready, weak pulse that is difficult to palpate, fades in and out, and is easily obliterated with slight pressure; +2 would be a pulse that requires light palpation but once located would be stronger than a +1; +3 would be considered ...