Editing Arterial exposures (section)

=== '''Wrist:''' ===

** Supine, with arm abducted to 90 degrees on arm board
** To explore the artery for ligation/repair, make a longitudinal incision directly over the pulse, beginning just proximal to the level of the styloid process
** Incise the antebrachial fascia just medial to the radius
** Be careful of two deep veins which accompany the artery at this level
** Superficial radial nerve and branches lie between the radial artery and cephalic vein at this level (superficial to antebrachial fascia)
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