Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Mar 2009
Evaluation of noninvasive oscillometric blood pressure monitoring in anesthetized boid snakes.
To determine the accuracy of a noninvasive oscillometric monitor in the measurement of arterial blood pressure in anesthetized boid snakes. ⋯ When using an oscillometric blood pressure monitor on anesthetized boid snakes, veterinarians can potentially monitor changes in blood pressure, although the displayed readings may underestimate DAP and MAP and overestimate SAP. Indirect measurements of blood pressure made with the oscillometric device cannot substitute for direct measurements.