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The skin turgor test is conducted by pinching the skin on the patient's body, in a location such as the forearm or the back of the hand, and watching to see how quickly it returns to its normal position, [3] low turgor causes the skin to "tent". [2] The skin turgor test can be unreliable in patients who have reduced skin elasticity, such as the ...
A person demonstrates how to assess capillary refill time (CRT) on a dummy [1] Capillary refill test on index finger pulp. [2]Capillary refill time (CRT) is defined as the time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied to cause blanching. [3]
poor capillary refill (e.g. when the patient's fingertip is pressed, the skin turns white, but upon release, the skin does not return to pink as fast as it should - usually >2 seconds) decreased skin turgor (e.g. the skin remains "tented" when it is pinched) a weak pulse
Skin turgor for hydration; Janeway lesion; Osler's node; At the nails Splinter hemorrhage and Quincke's pulsation should be looked for as well as any deformity of the nail such as Beau's lines, clubbing or peripheral cyanosis. Inspect the head for: Cheeks for the malar flush of mitral stenosis.
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The nurse conducts a neurovascular assessment to determine sensory and muscular function of the arms and legs in addition to peripheral circulation. The focused neurovascular assessment includes the objective observation of pulses, capillary refill, skin color and temperature, and sensation.
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