How to obtain a blood pressure measurement.
Noninvasive blood pressure measurement is now a standard diagnostic test in small animal practice. Factors such as patient selection, environment, technical support staff, and necessary equipment and supplies will be discussed. Step by step techniques for obtaining reliable blood pressure measurements in both cats and dogs are presented.
Henik
Rosemary A
RA
Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA. henikr@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu
Dolson
Michele K
MK
Wenholz
Lisa J
LJ
D000818:Animals; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D015924:Blood Pressure Monitors / Q000662:veterinary; D002415:Cats / Q000502:physiology*; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology*