Carotid artery transposition for repeated arterial pressure measurements

A technique for the preparation of animals to allow chronic, percutaneous recording of arterial blood pressure is presented. We feel this method is superior to the carotid loop in our hands for the following reasons: (1) no problem with infection, necrosis of skin flaps, or carotid blowout has been...

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Published inThe Journal of surgical research Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 117 - 119
Main Authors Nichols, W.Kirt, Keitzer, W.Ford
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.08.1976
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Animals
Blood Pressure Determination - instrumentation
Blood Pressure Determination - methods
Carotid Arteries - surgery
Dogs
Needles
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Summary:A technique for the preparation of animals to allow chronic, percutaneous recording of arterial blood pressure is presented. We feel this method is superior to the carotid loop in our hands for the following reasons: (1) no problem with infection, necrosis of skin flaps, or carotid blowout has been encountered; (2) shorter delay (10–13 days compared to more than 20 days) between construction and use; (3) both carotids are prepared, giving one the option to alternate sides for pressure measurements, reducing the risk of occlusion by repeated punctures of one vessel.
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ISSN:0022-4804
1095-8673
DOI:10.1016/0022-4804(76)90070-6