Whether in general practice settings or emergency or critical care environments, blood pressure measurement is used as a diagnostic tool. Oriana D. Scislowicz, LVT, provides an opportunity for veterinary nurses and clinic staff to brush up on their skills.
Source: Veterinary Team Brief, October 2018. Link.
Take action notes:
- Include blood pressure measurement as a standard diagnostic tool when examining patients and when patients are anesthetized.
- Ensure veterinary nurses are familiar with the direct and indirect techniques for monitoring arterial blood pressure.
INSIGHTS: For animal health pros who are not involved at the clinic level, this is an informative article. Note the references to drugs and blood pressure.