Shenzhen PM-9000 Express Manual del operador descargar pdf (Pagina 187)

13.2.1 Cuff Selection and Placement

To place the cuff, follow the procedure as below:

Identify the patient limb/tail circumference.

Select an appropriate cuff, which is identified with a specific limb circumference.

Verify the cuff is completely deflated.

Place the cuff over the proper site of the patient, making the cuff edge fall within the

range of the <-> mark.

Verify that the cuff is not wrapped too tightly around the limb.

The details about the cuff sites on different animals are as below.

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For a FELINE

For conscious patients, measurements from the coccygeal artery can be taken by wrapping

the cuff around the base of the tail. For anesthetized patients, measurements from the median

artery on the foreleg can be used by wrapping the cuff around the forelimb, between the

elbow and carpus. For felines less than five pounds when measurements are difficult to

obtain, place the cuff around the leg above the elbow to obtain measurements from the

brachial artery. Hair need not be clipped except when heavily matted.

Figure 13-2 Feline cuff placement

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For a CANINE

For measurements in canines, it is preferable to use the right lateral, stemal or dorsal

recumbent position. If the canine is in a sitting position, place the front paw on the operator’s

knee and take measurements from the metacarpus.

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