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Ultrasound Assessment of Flow-Mediated Dilation of the Brachial and Superficial Femoral Arteries in Rats
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2016
Non-invasive assessment of endothelial function in humans can be determined by the flow-mediated dilation technique. Although thousands of studies have used this technique, no study has performed this technique non-invasively in rats. The following article describes non-invasive measurement of flow-mediated dilation in the brachial and superficial femoral arteries of rats.
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Brachial Artery Catheterization in Swine
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2019
The video describes in detail the catheterization of the distal brachial artery in swine. This procedure accurately measures arterial blood pressure and is a simple and fast method to collect samples for arterial blood gas measurements.
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Exposing Brachial Plexus: A Surgical Technique to Visualize Brachial Plexus in Neonatal Piglet
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2025
This video describes an in vivo surgical procedure to expose the brachial plexus, a neural network that supplies cutaneous and muscular interventions to the upper limb. This surgery helps locate the plexus and eventually assess the extent of nerve injury involving the upper limb.
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Assessment of blood pressure in brachial artery(one-step method)
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2024
This procedural guide systematically measures blood pressure using an oscillometric digital sphygmomanometer, emphasizing accuracy, patient safety, and comfort. Prepare for the Procedure: • Begin with proper hand hygiene to minimize the risk of cross-infection. This practice is essential in all healthcare procedures to ensure patient and caregiver safety. Explain the Procedure to the Patient: • Clearly and thoroughly explain what the patient should expect during the blood pressure...
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Assessment of blood pressure in brachial artery(two-step method)
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2024
Measuring blood pressure is a fundamental skill in healthcare that aids in diagnosing and monitoring hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions. An aneroid sphygmomanometer, commonly used in clinical settings, offers a manual and precise method for blood pressure measurement. The technique for using this instrument involves specific steps that must be carefully executed to ensure accuracy. The following detailed description outlines a two-step technique for assessing blood pressure using...
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Blood reaches the brachial artery under pressure created by ventricular contraction, so the vessel provides a clinically accessible point for detecting arterial pulsation. As flow continues toward the forearm and hand, it passes into progressively smaller branches, allowing pressure-driven distribution beyond the upper arm region.
This division marks the transition from a principal upper-arm pathway to two named routes serving the forearm and hand. It also helps clinicians interpret downstream circulation: an abnormal pulse or reduced flow beyond the division may indicate that perfusion is compromised somewhere along the arterial pathway, although the pulse finding alone does not identify the cause.
Trauma, external compression, and arterial occlusion can all reduce blood flow beyond the affected region. The clinical consequence is diminished downstream perfusion, potentially involving the forearm or hand. This relationship explains why brachial artery assessment is relevant after injury or when ischemia is suspected, even though the examination does not by itself establish the precise lesion.
A palpable brachial pulse provides evidence that arterial pulsation is reaching the examined upper-arm site. Clinicians can use this finding as one part of a circulation assessment, particularly when evaluating possible vascular injury or ischemia. An abnormal pulse finding can raise concern for impaired flow, prompting attention to downstream perfusion and the possibility of vascular compromise.
The artery’s position in the upper arm makes it useful for indirect blood-pressure measurement with an upper-arm cuff. Cuff-based assessment relates the measured pressure to arterial flow at this accessible site, while the pulse supplies a separate clinical sign of circulation. Thus, the same vessel supports both routine measurement and focused vascular examination.
Brachial artery access may be selected for certain vascular procedures because the vessel is accessible in the upper arm. Its clinical relevance extends beyond access itself: trauma, compression, or occlusion at this location can threaten perfusion to tissues farther downstream. Assessment therefore links procedural planning with surveillance for impaired circulation and ischemic consequences.