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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.
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#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.
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#The cuff is gently released and a reading is taken when the pulse becomes audible again.
*The measurement is systolic pressure.
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*This measures systolic pressure only.
*Cuff width should measure as 40% of the circumference of the limb being used.
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*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.
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*Not a reliable method in horses.
    
===Oscillometric Method===
 
===Oscillometric Method===
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