The effect of limb position on venous and compartmental pressure in the forelimb of ponies

Abstract

Summary The cephalic venous pressure and triceps compartmental pressure were measured in the right forelimb of anaesthetised, normotensive ponies with the limb in various positions. Compartmental pressure was only significantly higher than the control position when the leg was pushed hard forward. Venous pressure was significantly higher than the control position in three limb positions.