5
session
values
that
are
in
the
middle
of
the
measured
BP
range.
The
NSV
enhances
the
veterinarian’s
ability
to
accurately
diagnose,
trend,
and
manage
hypertension
in
awake
animals
in
the
exam
room.
Ease
of
use:
petMAP
g
II
’s
portability,
data
presentation
options
and
intuitive
user
interface
(no
menus
are
required
for
normal
use)
make
it
one
of
the
easiest
devices
to
use.
The
touch
screen
controls
and
“no
menus”
for
normal
use
make
in
‐
service
a
snap,
particularly
since
it
functions
much
like
a
smart
phone
or
tablet…touch
driven
and
very
intuitive.
(Please
do
read
this
manual
however!)
Measuring
Vital
Signs
on
Animals
/
General
Information
&
Helpful
Tips
for
BP
Measurement.
Measuring
blood
pressure
in
companion
animals
requires:
1.
A
cooperative,
relaxed
animal
that
is
not
moving
2.
A
patient,
well
trained
veterinarian
or
technician
3.
Accurate
measuring
equipment
4.
The
right
size
cuff
properly
applied
to
the
appropriate
limb.
The
forearm
or
tail
is
usually
best
for
cats;
the
tail
for
dogs.
Veterinarians
who
teach
BP
seminars
point
out
the
most
important
requirements
are
the
skill,
training,
experience
and
patience
of
the
person
taking
BP.
Also,
a
calm
animal
is
essential.
petMAP
g
II
is
specifically
designed
to
allow
the
user
to
get
good
determinations
on
calm,
awake
animals.
Even
so,
many
animals
will
require
extra
time
for
calming
and
lots
of
user
patience.
If
an
animal
is
restless,
giving
them
8
to
10
minutes
to
calm
down
often
helps
and
should
restore
their
BP
closer
to
their
usual
level.
Accurate
BP
readings,
even
on
a
relaxed
animal,
require
the
proper
cuff
size
and
a
“snug
‐
tight”
fit.
Use
the
“OPTIMUM
zone”
lines
to
select
the
proper
size
cuff
(see
CritterCuff™
Information).
If
you
have
trouble
getting
good
determinations,
try:
1.
Calming
the
animal
so
that
it
is
truly
relaxed
and
not
moving.
Sometimes
having
the
owner
hold
the
animal
will
make
it
much
more
comfortable
and
relaxed.
2.
Checking
cuff
size
for
“OPTIMUM”
fit
and
proper
snugness.
3.
Gathering
more
operator
patience.
BP
measurements
on
awake
animals
are
sometimes
very
difficult
and
a
calm
and
collected
measurement
person
is
always
a
big
plus
in
getting
reliable
BP
readings.
Being
in
a
hurry
is
never
a
help.
Cold
Animals
:
If
the
animal
is
noticeably
cold,
it
may
require
5
to
6
failed
attempts
in
order
to
achieve
any
BP
reading
and
clearly
this
is
not
an
acceptable
situation
for
reliable
and
accurate
BP
readings.
Warm
the
patient
with
a
blanket
or
other
means
before
again
attempting
to
measure
BP.
Trembling
Animals
:
It
will
be
very
difficult,
or
even
impossible,
to
get
accurate
BP
readings
on
a
trembling
animal
since
the
rhythmic
motion
of
the
cuff
can,
and
often
does,
mimic
the
rhythmic
beat
of
the
heart,
which
can
result
in
very
inaccurate
readings.