Blood Pressure

Question 1

Two forms of indirect blood pressure measurement

Answer 1

1. Oscillometric

2. Doppler

Question 2

Advantages of Oscillometric

Answer 2

1. automated

2. provides SAP, DAP, MAP

Question 3

Disadvantages of Oscillometric

Answer 3

1. not as accurate in small patients

2. takes longer to get a reading

Question 4

Advantages of Doppler

Answer 4

1. accurate SAP reading

2. quick

Question 5

Disadvantages of Doppler

Answer 5

1. only measures SAP

2. cannot be used to assess rhythm

Question 6

Where do you place a doppler probe on a dog, horse, sheep?

Answer 6

dog- digital palmar a. (front limb)
horse- coccygeal a. (tail)
sheep- median a. (front limb)

Question 7

What side of the doppler do you place against the patient?

Answer 7

concave side

Question 8

How to place on a doppler on a dog, step by step…

Answer 8

1. clip area
2. apply probe with ultrasound gel, concave side down to the digital palmar a. and tape
3. measure cuff (30-40% of circumference) and place proximal to the probe
4. connect cuff to sphygmomanometer
5. pump up until no sound is heard and then slowly release until sound is heard
6. the first sound heard is the SAP

Question 9

Acceptable SAP value

Answer 9

> 80 mmHg

Question 10

Acceptable MAP value

Answer 10

> 60 mmHg (horse >70)

Question 11

Where would you place direct blood pressure in a dog, cat, horse, sheep?

Answer 11

dog- femoral
cat- coccygeal
horse- facial
sheep- medial