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#The cuff automatically inflates.
 
#The cuff automatically inflates.
 
#As it deflates, oscillation in the cuff is detected electronically.
 
#As it deflates, oscillation in the cuff is detected electronically.
*Measures systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure as well as pulse rate.  
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*Measures systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure as well as pulse rate. The first oscillation of blood flow detected is the systolic pressure, the largest oscillation is equal to the mean pressure, and the oscillations subside at diastolic pressure.
 
'''Advantages'''
 
'''Advantages'''
 
*Good in dogs.
 
*Good in dogs.
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