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•Sensitivity: petMAP’s great sensitivity permits BP measurement even in small cats and dogs, as
well as in larger animals, including horses, when set in the non-optimized mode setting.
Additionally, for companion animals, PPO enhances the accuracy achieved by allowing the user
to select the species (dog or cat) and the cuff placement site (forearm, tail or hind foot). PPO is
unique to petMAP devices and when used, improves the correlation of the readings to direct,
intra-arterial pressure measurements.
•Session BP values: Like all petMAPs, petMAP+II provides another unique and proprietary
feature, the BP “Nominal Session Value” or NSV. The NSV is not a straight average of the BP
readings; rather, it is a substantially more robust statistical measure of the animal’s nominal BP
during the BP session since it eliminates high and low outliers and gives more weight to the
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.
•Two modes of use: OR Mode and Clinic Mode. Described in more detail later in the manual,
petMAP+II has two different display formats, one designed primarily for longer term trending in
OR Mode for surgery and ICU and the other, Clinic Mode, designed for shorter term
measurement periods when in the exam room. In Clinic Mode, the default display format shows
three useful representations of the data: a short graphic trend line of the last 10 BP readings, a
tabular list of the last 10 BP readings and the current NSV. Regardless of the current mode the
user is in, either display format may be viewed by simply touching the displayed “graphic” area
of the screen to toggle between the two display modes at anytime.
•Ease of use: petMAP’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.
Measuring Vital Signs on Animals / General Information & Helpful Tips for BP Measurement.
Measuring blood pressure in companion animals requires:
1. A cooperative 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
and patience of the person taking BP. Also, a calm animal is essential. petMAP+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).
