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Segmental blood pressure

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Segmental blood pressure is used to measure actual limb blood pressure, to assess and locate arterial occlusion.

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On the legs, pressure is measured at the ankle, below the knee, above the knee, and mid-thigh. On the arm, measurements are taken at the wrist, below the elbow, above the elbow, and mid-upper arm. [1]

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