Which of the following arteries is considered the optimal puncture site for obtaining arterial blood samples from a pediatric patients?

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The preferred site in both neonatal and pediatric populations is the radial artery. The radial artery provides good access as well as collateral circulation to the hand by the ulnar artery. No nerves or veins are directly adjacent to the radial artery, and the patient's wrist is easier to manipulate than other body parts. The bone and firm ligaments of the wrist make it easy to palpate, stabilize, and compress the radial artery.

Which of the Following Arteries Is Considered the Optimal Puncture