Question

A 5-year-old child in compensated shock secondary to severe vomiting and diarrhea would be expected to have:________

Answer 1

A 5-year-old child in compensated shock secondary to severe vomiting and diarrhea would be expected to have a slow capillary refill time.

What is Capillary refill time (CRT)?

Capillary Refill Time (CRT) is defined as the time required for the color to return to the outer capillary layer after applying pressure for bleaching. It can be measured by holding one hand above heart level and pressing down on the soft pad of one finger. or nail until it turns white, then  note how long it takes for the color to return once the pressure is released. In humans, CRTs longer than three seconds indicate peripheral hypoperfusion and may indicate cardiovascular or respiratory dysfunction.

Slow capillary refill indicates Frequent causes of sluggish, delayed or prolonged capillary refill (a refill time >2 seconds) include dehydration, shock, and hypothermia. Shock can be present despite a normal capillary refill time.

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