Welch Allyn presents a high-quality blood pressure monitor for
veterinarians with its DuraShock Gold Line DS 66. After many years of
underestimating blood pressure monitoring in veterinary medicine, it is
now apparent that common illnesses in animals are accompanied by high
blood pressure, thanks to improved monitoring techniques. Regular blood
pressure monitoring helps to diagnose illnesses early.
The DuraShock Gold Line DS66 manual blood pressure monitor is now
available as a model with a pressure relief valve instead of a screw-on
valve, and has a Soft Comfort grip. The manual blood pressure monitor
from Welch Allyn's Gold Line has a laser-engraved dial for even more
precise reading.
DuraShock™ technology
In traditional blood pressure
monitors, the movement of the expansion chamber is transformed into a
circular motion by small cogwheels, levers, and springs. The
transmission-less new manual blood pressure monitor with DuraShock
technology uses a single spiral spring to transform the movement of the
expansion chamber directly into a circular motion of the pointer without
using a susceptible mechanical system in the process.
Can this blood pressure monitor be used on all animals?
No. In theory, blood pressure monitoring is possible with all animals
- this depends on the device, however. The GoldLine DS 66 blood
pressure monitor, along with the separately available blood pressure
cuffs, is suitable for all animals between the sizes of a medium-sized
dog and a horse. The blood pressure monitor can also be used on cats and
small dogs - however, there is the possibility that the signals from
the animal required for the auscultatory reading aren't strong enough to
record a value. It displays the oscillatory measurement.
How does this blood pressure monitor measure blood pressure?
Blood pressure is measured by auscultation with this monitor. That
means that Korotkoff sounds are monitored via a flat stethoscope beneath
the inflatable cuff and recorded as a systolic/diastolic value.
Is this blood pressure monitor suitable for veterinary medicine?
Thanks to the DuraShock technology, this device is very well-suited
to use with all auscultatory blood pressure monitors. This new
technology replaces a fragile internal mechanism and ensures that the
device remains calibrated, even after a fall from 75 cm. In veterinary
medicine, apparatus need to be robust - the GoldLine DS 66 blood
pressure monitor readily meets this requirement. The DS 66 also offers a
15-year manufacturer's warranty, one-handed operation and a
high-quality, ergonomic design!
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