Segmental blood pressure
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| Segmental blood pressure | |
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| Purpose | assess and locate arterial occlusion |
Segmental blood pressure is used to measure actual limb blood pressure, to assess and locate arterial occlusion.
On the legs, pressure is measured at the ankle, below the knee, above the knee, and mid-thigh. On the arm, measurements are taken at the wrist, below the elbow, above the elbow, and mid-upper arm. [1]
References
- ^ "Segmental Blood Pressures for Vascular Diagnosis - Viasonix". viasonix.com. 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
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