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[Location] At the apex of the heart [How to Locate] In an Adult, this located on the left side of the chest just about 3 inches to the left of the sternum and at the 4th, 5th or 6th intercostal space (between the ribs). For a child 7 to 9 years old, it is located at the 4th or 5th intercostal space. Before 4 years of age, it is left of the midclavicular line. between 4 and 6 years old, it is at the midclavicular line. Routinely used for infants and children up to 3 years of age. Used to determine discrepancies with radial pulse. Used in conjunction with some medications. [Site] 
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