In the event of an accident in which the victim has lost consciousness, the first measure will be to make sure that the victim is alive, by checking breathing and heartbeat. This maneuver is performed by checking the pulse in the carotid artery. The carotid artery can be palpated on the lateral side of the neck at a distance of two-three centimetres from the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple). Check the pulse at the carotid artery both on the right side and on the left side of the neck.
The correct answer is: C
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