How To Measure ABPI - Ankle Brachial Pressure Index Clinical Examination - Vascular OSCE - Dr Gill

Ankle Brachial Index - How to Assess the Ankle Brachial Pressure Index - Clinical Skills - Dr Gill When it comes to assessing peripheral arterial disease, or diabetic feet, the ABPI assessment is a core clinical skills In a nutshell, the ABPI allows you to determine if intermittent claudication is due to PAD, if you calculate a ratio of less than 0.9 of the ankle pressure divided by the pressure at the arm. This video demonstrates how to perform an Ankle Brachial Index test The test is performed with a simple handheld Doppler and a blood pressure cuff, taking measurements at the ankle and arm. #drgill #clinicalskills #osce You can now consult via video or in person with Dr Gill at Dr Finlay’s Private Practice - https://www.drfinlays.co.uk/services/... 00:00 - Introduction & Purpose of ABPI 00:26 - Test Procedure Explanation 00:43 - Blood Pressure Measurement on Arms 02:49 - Assessing Ankle Pulses 03:20 - Using Doppler Probe for Ankle Blood Pressure 04:28 - Doppler Measurement on Dorsalis Pedis Artery 05:01 - Repeating Procedure on Opposite Leg 06:47 - Conclusion