Preferred Label : Capillary Refill Test;
NCIt related terms : Capillary Refill Time; Examination of the Extremities - Capillary Refill Time; CPLRFLT;
NCIt definition : An assessment performed to estimate peripheral perfusion and hydration status. The
test is most often conducted by applying constant manual pressure for a set time on
a patient's nail bed and then releasing while observing the length of time it takes
for color to return to the tissue. A prolonged return to baseline coloring may indicate
compromise of peripheral blood flow.;
Alternative definition : ACC/AHA: The capillary nail refill test, also called the nail blanch test, is performed
on the nail beds as an indicator of tissue perfusion (the amount of blood flow to
tissue) and dehydration.; CDISC: The amount of time it takes for a capillary bed to refill with blood after
pressure blanching.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL972514;
Origin ID : C168125;
UMLS CUI : C2006266;
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