Demonstration of an instrument for taking repeated blood pressures in rabbits,with report of some experiments

Abstract

Conclusions

1. The blood pressure in the central artery of a rabbit's ear under properly controlled conditions ranges from 75 to 90 mm. of mercury.

2. The figures are sufficiently consistent to allow experimental study of the blood pressure.

3. Excitation, exercise and any stimulation tending to dilate the vessels locally increases the pressure above basal figures.

4. Injection of adrenalin shows the typical rise.