Capillary refill poor

external

• Synonyms

  • Slow capilliary refil
  • Sluggish capillary refill

• Causes

  • Shock
  • Limb ischaemia
  • Compartment syndrome

• Parents

  • Hand sign

• Description

  • "Squeeze tip of finger and release
  • time for colour to return >5 seconds abnormal"