CareforYou Cat/Dog/Animal/Vet Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Electronic Sphygmomanometer Tonometer SPO2 Tongue Probe PC Software CONTEC08A-VET

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Consider taking the pet into a quiet room, attempting to make the cage/carrier more comfortable, using a box as a retreat sanctuary for a cat, or engaging in gentle play using a dog’s favorite toy. You can store up to 50 measurements. The monitor has a revolving memory. When you take your 51st measurement, it will be listed as measurement #1. How do I delete BP data from memory? Indeed, modern veterinary oscillometric devices – similar to human at-home blood-pressure measuring machines – have undergone dramatic improvement, and more veterinary clinics are utilizing them. But that doesn’t mean you can expect to buy a device at Walmart and take your dog’s blood pressure at home. ISFM consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of hypertension in cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 19( 3), 288–303. [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] Patient position during Doppler measurement can contribute to inaccurate readings; ideally, patients should lie in lateral recumbency, with the cuff positioned on the limb at the level of the right atrium. 1,4

Williamson JA, Leone S. Noninvasive arterial blood pressure monitoring. In: Burkitt Creedon JM, Davis H, eds. Advanced Monitoring and Procedures for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. John Wiley & Sons; 2012:136.

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Once the pressure transducer is connected to the monitor, zero it at the level of the patient’s right atrium. Once zeroed, the pressure transducer converts the pressure changes in the artery to an electrical signal that is displayed on the monitor as a pressure wave form; numeric values for SAP, MAP, and DAP are also displayed. 1 Use cuff size as the determination factor. If a #3 cuff or smaller is the best fit, choose small animal mode. If #4 or larger, choose large animal mode. How do I choose the correct cuff size? Automated nature of measurement helps ensure that elevated values are less likely a result of stressful patient handling. 1,4 Arterial catheters are invasive, and arterial access can be technically difficult to obtain and maintain.

Tumors or cancer – some types of cancers or non-cancerous tumors can secrete hormones that lead to hypertension, while others create hypertension due to their size or location. Blood pressure (BP) is commonly measured in dogs and cats in an emergency setting. The need of a rapid and accurate triage evaluation has induced emergency veterinarians to prefer peripheral pulse palpation to the challenging Doppler BP evaluation as a first approach to the critically ill patient (Ateca etal., 2018). However, metatarsal pulses palpation cannot be considered a substitute of BP measurement, and the need of non‐invasive blood pressure measurement devices (NIBP) preferably small, lightweight and portable, still remains a point to improve in the emergency setting. While the other basic vital signs, including body temperature, pulse, and breathing rate, differ between people and dogs, normal blood pressure values are the same in dogs as people but are taken differently. Understanding Blood Pressure in DogsVeterinary nurses play a fundamental role in patient care. We are often on the front lines, assessing patients as they are initially presented and then assessing them repeatedly after the clinician leaves. This gives us unique insight to detect subtle variations that may otherwise go unnoticed. Documenting that information, interpreting it, and communicating changes to the clinician provides the veterinary team an opportunity to proactively manage potential problems. Part 1 of this article series discusses terms associated with blood pressure measurement, indications for measurement, and normal and abnormal blood pressure values. Part 2 will describe types of blood pressure monitors and provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform blood pressure measurement. BLOOD PRESSURE DEFINITIONS Blood Pressure Values It is important to note that even if blood pressure is normal, it does not necessarily mean that tissue perfusion is adequate. 3 In simple terms, the body attempts to maintain blood flow to the brain and myocardium at all costs: 3

Table 2 lists the supplies needed for Doppler ultrasonographic blood pressure measurement. TABLE 2. While blood pressure is a helpful measurement in assessing your dog’s overall health, it is not generally recommended that you try to take it at home. It is far more beneficial to monitor your dog for more easily recognized symptoms such as lethargy, panting, and changes in behavior.Persistent elevations in blood pressure can have serious consequences. Sustained hypertension is associated with damage to the eyes, ears, brain, and kidneys. 6,7 A hypertensive emergency occurs when the patient has a marked elevation of blood pressure and is at risk for development of end-organ damage or vascular incidents, such as cerebral hemorrhage causing neurologic signs or intraocular hemorrhage causing blindness. 7 Monitoring Yes. The SunTech Vet20 can be be used on anesthetized animals as well as awake animals. How do I keep the cuff from slipping down the limb or coming off?