NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

Where is the best place on an infant to check for a pulse?
  1. Radial artery
  2. Brachial artery
  3. Femoral artery
  4. Carotid artery
Explanation
Answer: B - The best place to check for a pulse on an infant is the brachial artery, located on the inside of the upper arm. The carotid and radial pulses on infants are more difficult to detect: the neck is too short and the wrists usually too chubby.
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