Vmed Technology Vet-Dop2 TM Doppler Blood Pressure System Model BF2 User Manual 1
Table of Contents ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS ............................................................................................ 3 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 1 Description .................................................................................................................. 4 Vet-Dop2 Doppler .........................................................................
ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS Check Vet-Dop2 storage pouch and ensure the following items are included Vet-Dop2 Doppler Sphygmomanometer Headset Battery charger Coupling gel Six cuffs (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5(or #7), #8 Six probe attachment straps Application DVD (NOTE: DVD shows photos of an earlier Vet-Dop model) Optional protective pouch PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: Use only the battery charger provided by Vmed.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Description Vet-Dop2 Doppler Vmed designed the Vet-Dop2 for veterinarians to measure systolic blood pressure on awake animals; to check blood pressure in surgery; to monitor blood flow at the extremities during surgery and to check for intact blood vessels after trauma and before amputation. The non-invasive Doppler technique is the method of choice for measuring blood pressure in animals weighing less than 10 pounds, especially cats.
Doppler Technique Doppler detects blood flow in arteries and veins. Doppler blood pressure is a manual technique using a Doppler flow detector to listen to electronically produced blood flow sounds with the sensor placed proximal to a cuff of suitable size. Use the sphygmomanometer to inflate the cuff until the artery is occluded and the blood flow stops.
Control Panel YELLOW or GREEN LED here YELLOW LED here Speaker Grill RED LED here Volume Controls Headset Jack Figure 1 – Top panel with controls and indicator lights 6
Connector Panel The connector panel includes the battery charge port and the Doppler sensor receptacle as shown below. Figure 2 Connector panel CHARGING RECEPTACLE: Plug the battery charger cable into the CHARGER port to charge the battery. (NOTE: For safety reasons, the device will not operate when the battery charger is plugged in.) (CAUTION: Use the power supply adapter provided with the Vet-Dop2 ONLY. Use of any other power supply adapter could damage the unit and void the warranty.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Preparation and Use Doppler Preparation Ensure that the Vet-Dop2 is fully charged and assemble the unit, sensor, headset, appropriate cuff, ultrasound gel and alcohol. Turn on the Vet-Dop2 by pressing and immediately releasing the red power button on the keypad. Do not hold the button down unless you wish to turn the device off. Connect the sensor probe to the Vet-Dop2 by plugging into the keyed receptacle (NOTE: Cable will face in the direction shown in Figure 3.
Cuff Selection Choose the appropriate cuff as shown in Figures 4 and 5.
Doppler Procedure Doppler detects blood flow in arteries and veins. The radial, cranial, tibial, and median coccygeal arteries are the most practical to monitor. Our preference is the cranial tibial artery because the hair clipping that is required is least noticeable. However, the other two arteries are acceptable and preferred by some. When using the median tibial artery for cats, place a 2-4 cm wide cuff above the hock. Stress must be minimized is to get meaningful blood pressure readings.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Select an animal cuff with a width approximately equal to the width of the limb and up to two times the width of the forearm measured at the mid-radial region. Vmed blood pressure cuffs have a handy reference gauge to assist with proper cuff selection. Place the artery reference arrow printed on the cuff over the in-tended artery. Wrap the cuff around the limb. The reference arrow should fall within the circumference range marked on the cuff.
Tips for using the Doppler: Review the original Vet-Dop procedure video. (NOTE: This video shows the older VetDop, but the procedure is the same.) Do not strap the transducer to the limb if the animal is awake. The slightest movement of the foot or limb may move the sensor off the artery and the signal will be lost. By holding the sensor in place, a slight movement of the thumb can relocate the signal. Use the highest audio volume that is comfortable.
Clinical References Hypertension Cats: Systolic pressure greater than 170-180 mmHg Dogs: Systolic pressure greater than 180 mmHg Hypertension in an unstressed, awake animal Larry Tilley, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine), VetMed Associates, Santa Fe, NM Doppler in Surgery “Doppler flow technology presents several desirable characteristics over other monitoring devices as a surgical monitoring device.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Service, Maintenance and Specifications Service and Support Phone: 800-926-9622 FAX: 425-585-0231 Email: info@vmedtech.com WEB: vmedtech.com/customers (For manual download) vmedtech.com (For clinical references, parts and accessories) Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning MONITOR: Wipe with a damp cloth or sponge using any of the below fluids. (CAUTION: Do not let moisture enter any receptacle, plug opening or the speaker grill.
Maintenance There are no field serviceable components inside the Vet-Dop2. Opening the housing voids the warranty. Store this device in the storage pouch when not in use. Charging the Battery The Vet-Dop2 uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that has a useful life of approximately two to four years. When the battery no longer holds a charge, battery replacement may be required. (NOTE: Call for support concerning battery replacement.) A full battery charge can take up to 4.
Troubleshooting A faulty sensor or defective electronic components or both can cause excess noise, static, and difficulty acquiring a signal. Improper application or technique can also be an issue. Refer to the guide below to help identify various problems and recommended corrective action. SITUATION Cannot detect signal POSSIBLE CAUSES Patient not optimum Doppler not optimum Excess static/noise Defective sensor Defective electronics 1 Change in noise indicates bad wire in cable.
Appendix A Limited Warranty All Vmed Technology products carry the limited warranties described below. All warranty claims must be received by Vmed Technology in written form within the warranty periods specified below or they will lapse. Limited Warranty.
Exclusive Remedies of Customer; Limitation of Liability.
Appendix B Accessories and Replacement Parts Doppler sensor, 9.4 MHZ Part BF-94A (cats, dogs and exotics) BF-94R rats Certified Sphygmomanometer, Part P801 Cuff Set of 6 Mixed, Part C200 Cuff Set of 6 Cat, Part C201 Charger, Part BPC-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, Part BP1-1003 DVD training video, Part V1 Storage pouch Protective pouch with handle Please phone 800-926-9622 or Email us at info@vmedtech.
Vet-Dop2 Doppler Blood Pressure System Model BF2 Vmed Technology, 2011 914 164th Street SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 Phone 800-926-9622 Fax 425-585-0231 Email info@vmedtech.com www.vmedtech.
