Doppler

Re: Doppler

Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:49:18 GMT

Most models will have an earphone jack, ideal for silently monitoring cat BP in a consult room without freaking them out with the noise made from moving the sensor around

Re: Doppler

Jen — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:55:48 GMT

Thanks very much!

Re: Doppler

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:44:11 GMT

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Hi,

It is probably personal preference but I prefer the Parks Doppler model 811-B, from Burtons. I prefer the smaller probe on this model (the infant one) compared to the Thames medical one (have used both) as I think it is easier to place on small paws!

Burtons also sell replacement probes, sphygs etc should you need it.

I've found the battery life is about 5 years dependent on usage, but you can easily buy cheap batteries to replace them (about £10, I think)

The Parks Doppler cost about £800 from Burtons but in my opinion is definitely worth it...nothing better under anaesthesia than a reassuring swoosh of the pulse rate ;-) ...(and can be used in geriatric cat clinics too)

The code is PK811-B-NV Parks Doppler kit.

Check out http://www.burtons.uk.com/products.asp?recnumber=139

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Re: Doppler

Gemma Burden RVN — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:32:03 GMT

We only use our doppler for routine blood pressure monitoring, we don't use it during anaesthetics so I obviously can't comment on how suitable it is for that. However, for what we use it for I actually quite like the size of the probe as where it is a bit bigger (although it isn't that large) you can easily adjust how much pressure it puts on the cats paw by holding nearer or further away from the actual sensor, which can be helpful when you have one of those pulses that disappear at the first opportunity. I think it all depends what you want the dopler for, as I said, for what we use it for the Thames Medical one works well, but may not be suitable for anaesthetics.

Re: Doppler

emvn80 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:12:41 GMT

Hi,

Burtons also sell replacement probes, sphygs etc should you need it.

I've found the battery life is about 5 years dependent on usage, but you can easily buy cheap batteries to replace them (about £10, I think)

The code is PK811-B-NV Parks Doppler kit.

Check out http://www.burtons.uk.com/products.asp?recnumber=139

Re: Doppler

Gemma Burden RVN — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:11:05 GMT

At my practice we use this doppler http://www.thamesmedical.com/product.php?xProd=20 . Its is at least 4 years old as it has been at the practice longer than I have, and it gets used loads, sometimes several times a day. We have never had any problems with it, it works well and so far I haven't know it to go wrong.