How to determine the presence of a pulse on the victim's carotid artery ?
Three fingers of the hand are placed on the left side of the neck under the lower jaw .
Three fingers of the hand are placed on the right or left side of the neck at the level of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx (Adam's apple) and gently advance deep into the neck between the thyroid cartilage and the muscle closest to the cartilage .
The thumb is placed on the neck under the chin on one side of the larynx, and the rest of the fingers on the other side .