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If an accident victim had a severed left subclavian artery, which pulse (neck or wrist) would be most affected? why?
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Anantomy test ?: If you hop on the internet you can find the SCA anatomy and follow the SCA to the brachial and then the radial and ulnar and you'll have your answer. But in reality , anyone who severs that artery has a good chance of bleeding out and would probably die if not treated immediately ...., and in that case ALL of your arteries pulses would be 'affected'
Answered 3/19/2019
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