Changes

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.

===Oscillometric Method===

===Oscillometric Method===