Why is the pterygoid venous plexus an area of concern when administering the PSA?
A) It is located so far distally
B) It is a highly vascular area
C) It has major nerve innervations
D) All of the above

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When injecting near highly vascular areas,such as near the pterygoid venous plexus with the PSA injection,the clinician should aspirate several times during the injection just in case movement of the needle has occurred and accidently places the needle within blood vessels.

Why Is the Pterygoid Venous Plexus an Area of Concern