In the case 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 searching for the pulse in the carotid artery. The carotid artery can be palpated on the side of the neck, two-three centimeters away from the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple). Search for 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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