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| Method: | | Method: |
| #Usually measured using the metacarpal and metatarsal artery, although the tail can also be used. | | #Usually measured using the metacarpal and metatarsal artery, although the tail can also be used. |
− | #Once a pulse has been detected, the doppler probe is placed over to check that it is audible and the probe is taped to the limb. | + | #Once a pulse has been detected, the doppler probe is placed in that position on the limb to check that it is audible and the probe canthen be taped to the limb. |
| #A cuff is selected and placed proximal to the doppler probe and attached to a manometer. | | #A cuff is selected and placed proximal to the doppler probe and attached to a manometer. |
| #The cuff is inflated until the pulse is no longer audible on the doppler. | | #The cuff is inflated until the pulse is no longer audible on the doppler. |
− | #The cuff is the gently released and a reading is taken when the pulse becomes audible again. | + | #The cuff is gently released and a reading is taken when the pulse becomes audible again. |
− | *The measurement is systolic pressure. | + | *This measures systolic pressure only. |
− | *Cuff width should measure as 40% of the circumference of the limb being used. | + | *Cuff width should ideally be 40% of the circumference of the limb chosen for this method. |
| '''Advantages''' | | '''Advantages''' |
| *Cheap and available in most practices. | | *Cheap and available in most practices. |
| *Useful in hypotensive patients. | | *Useful in hypotensive patients. |
| '''Disadvantages''' | | '''Disadvantages''' |
− | *Not very reliable in horses. | + | *Not a reliable method in horses. |
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| ===Oscillometric Method=== | | ===Oscillometric Method=== |