Prolonged Capillary Refill Time
February 18th, 2021
Overview
How to Perform
- Apply pressure to the nail bed until it blanches, release and measure the time taken for colour to return.
If the time is more then 2 seconds, then this suggests hypoperfusion.
Causes of Prolonged Capillary Refill Time
- Shock
- Dehydration
- Reduced peripheral perfusion
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