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Pediatrics All India exam e672ac60

In newborn, the aery used for palpation of the pulse is

A
Carotid
B
Brachial
C
Radial
D
Femoral
High-Yield Explanation
Radial, brachial and carotid aeries are difficult to palpate in a newborn baby.The femoral aery is easily palpable in the newborn.Bilateral femoral pulse should be palpated and indicates the degree of volume status in newborn.In coarctation of the aoa, the femoral pulse will be absent.

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