DOPPLER VET BP
Doppler set includes
✔️ 1 8MHz probe
✔️ Battery charger
✔️ Sphygmomanometer
✔️ 4 cuffs in different sizes
(4-8 cm, 6-11 cm, 7-13 cm and 8-15 cm)
✔️ Headset
✔️ Tube of gel
All the accessories are packed in a carrying case.
Reliable and highly accurate device
Measure blood pressure on small animals (including exotics) and detect potential hypertension.
Can be used for monitoring. The probe can be affixed to the animal’s paw or tail during an anaesthesia or during intensive care.
Reliable and highly accurate device
Measure blood pressure on small animals (including exotics) and detect potential hypertension.
Can be used for monitoring. The probe can be affixed to the animal’s paw or tail during an anaesthesia or during intensive care.
Reliable and highly accurate device
Measure blood pressure on small animals (including exotics) and detect potential hypertension.
Can be used for monitoring. The probe can be affixed to the animal’s paw or tail during an anaesthesia or during intensive care.
Reliable and highly accurate device
Measure blood pressure on small animals (including exotics) and detect potential hypertension.
Can be used for monitoring. The probe can be affixed to the animal’s paw or tail during an anaesthesia or during intensive care.
Adapted for multi-use
Additional cuffs and probes available: our 8 MHz probe, our pencil probe & transoesophageal probe.
8 MHz probe for small animals.
Large & sensitive beam for a quick flow detection.
Pencil probe for exotic animal examination.
Transoesophageal doppler probe:
a cardiac monitoring solution.
To be used on anesthetised patients.
Blood pressure measurement in veterinary medicine
At the beginning of the disease, the symptoms of arterial hypertension in animals are difficult to detect. In many cases, the diagnosis is made too late. Primarily older animals and particularly cats are affected by hypertension, however there are also a lot of indications seen in dogs.
A periodic check should performed on older animals: blood analysis (detection of kidney insufficiency) and blood pressure measurement to detect hypertension. According to current studies, up to 30% of cats suffering from chronic kidney insufficiency have systemic hypertension. Cerebral, ocular and severe renal problems can be a consequence of arterial hypertension.
It is also useful to perform a blood pressure screening before or during an infusion: the arterial pressure can be a suggestive indicator of an animal's condition before an infusion. The veterinarian can adjust the infusion according to the results.
Monitoring with the Doppler
The Doppler allows the flow detection in the artery. The probe can be affixed to the animal’s paw or tail during an anaesthesia or during intensive care. The veterinarian will hear a sound signal reflecting heart rate and pulse.
Choosing the right cuff
The cuff should be approximately 30–40% of the circumference of the cuff site. The cuff size should be noted in the medical record for future reference. It can be placed on either a limb or the tail, depending on the animal’s anatomy and the clinician’s preference. It is important to document the chosen cuff placement site in the medical record.
Recording measurements
Typically, the first measurement is discarded. Record at least 3, but preferably 5–7, consecutive and consistent measurements (with less than 20% variability in systolic values). Calculate the average of these values to determine the SAP. If there is any uncertainty, repeat the measurements. Ensure you use the same limb and the same size cuff for all measurements. Record these details, including the multiple measurements, on your records form.
Watch the video of Sparky being monitoring with our Doppler BP:
VETPRAC, QLD
Margie, Owner
"Genia Doppler has the same setup and application process as the Parks Doppler. The slim shape and size means that it is easy and convenient to use in the clinical setting. I noted that the probe was quite streamlined and the crystal is covered by a sturdy protective sleeve."
BONDI VET HOSPITAL, NSW
Brooke, Nurse
"This doppler is honestly the best and easiest doppler I’ve ever used. Placement and securing takes less than two minutes, even on the smallest of patients or the weakest of pulses. It’s a nice small size, lightweight and the sound is super clear."
EXOTIC VET NURSE TRAINING, WA
Samantha Clutterbuck, Owner
"For reptiles, I’ve recently discovered these dopplers with pencil probes from Genia Australia that are amazing. The pencil probe can be used in place of a regular small square probe but I find it’s especially helpful when looking for chelonian (turtle and tortoise) heart sounds. The best place to find these heart sounds is generally the left thoracic inlet, but if you’ve ever tried this yourself, you’ll know it can be quite deep, and require pushing your fingers onto the little square probe quite firmly to hear it."
BAYSIDE VETS, NSW
Naomi Illguth, Hospital Manager
"The doppler is GREAT, works just as we hope. Nice and straightforward to use and clear sounds, we have no issues with it at all. 😊"
ARH ESSENDON FIELDS, VIC
Danielle Purtill, Nurse
"The doppler is amazing. Everyone loves it. Picking up a pulse is super quick. The probe is robust, as expected."
ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICE UNDERWOOD, QLD
Dr Jaxon, Vet
" Nurses team I have been testing in clinic and it seems to be working exceptionally well for our critical patients. We tested it against the current doppler that we own and on a very sick patient with a very low blood pressure, the Genia was able to pick it up which is fantastic since the one we own currently could not pick it up."
ZOE MARKHAM TRAINING & CONSULTING, TAS
Zoe Markham, Owner
"I have used quite a few monitoring machines over my years of work. And although multi parameter monitors are fantastic, I never felt comfortable with the readings I got from cats. I much prefer Doppler reading for our feline friends. The Doppler Vet BP from Genia gives me everything I know and love in a Doppler. Clear headphones of you need to keep the room quieter (especially when taking a feeling blood pressure!), or an integrated speaker that had lovely coat done, multi sizes of cuffs for animals of all sizes, not just cats, the transversal linear probe has a lovely long cord so you don’t have to be right next to the patient if you don’t need to and its very sensitive probe allows for clear readings, the sphygmomanometer (or the squeezie BP display) is very sensitive to touch giving you great control over the pressure in the cuff and allows a quick release. I find this to be very helpful especially if your patient becomes uncomfortable for any reason and allows for multi readings (to get an average) to be done smoothly and efficiently. I also love that the Doppler comes with a thick gel which is imperative for getting readings. The machine itself is a breeze to use with straight forward smooth touch buttons. While Doppler’s can be fiddly in the beginning to get used to the sensitivity and ease of use this machine makes using it a breeze. This is something you want to have in your monitoring kit not just for blood pressure but for checking blood flow in damaged limbs or during CPR when checking for blood flow for compression efficiency. It’s a very handy unit to have in the clinic."
THE CAT CLINIC GOLD COAST, QLD
Dr Nicki, Vet
"We’ve been using it for about a month now, I really like how it’s compact, and feels quite sturdy compared to the Parks Doppler I’m used to. The cables, the crystal, and even the doppler device feels rock solid. The ability to plug in a normal headphone jack without added equipment is a plus too. Honestly I’ve got no complaints! I’m just hoping it doesn’t break down as often as the Parkes and I’d be the happiest person alive!"
Reliable and highly accurate device
Measures blood pressure on small animals (including exotics) and detects blood pressure irregularities and changes, including potential hypertension.
Can be used for monitoring. The probe can be affixed to the animal’s paw or tail during an anaesthesia or during intensive care.
Instructions for use
1. Select the appropriate cuff, attach it to the sphygmomanometer, and place it around the chosen artery (the radial, cranial tibial, and median coccygeal arteries are the most practical to monitor).
2. Clip the hair as short as possible or wet the hair with alcohol over the chosen artery.
3. Apply gel on the probe and place it in contact with the skin over the chosen artery. Don’t apply too much pressure, as it could stop the blood flow. The part with the crystal should be placed parallel to the artery’s blood flow.
4.Hold the probe softly with your finger or attach it to the limb with an adhesive bandage. The probe is correctly placed when you hear a clear pulsatile blood flow.
5. Inflate the cuff with the sphygmomanometer until the pulsatile blood flow is no longer audible.
6. Slowly deflate the cuff using the back trigger on the sphygmomanometer while observing the gauge
7. Record your blood pressure reading at the first audible arterial pulse. This is your Systolic Arterial Pressure (SAP)
8. As the cuff deflates, listen carefully to obtain the Diastolic Arterial Pressure (DAP)
9. To validate the results, it’s recommended to record multiple consecutive measurements, average the middle 3 readings, and record your average SAP.