Validity and reliability of measurement of capillary refill time in children: a systematic review.

Susannah FlemingPeter GillCaroline JonesJames A TaylorAnn Van den BruelCarl HeneghanMatthew Thompson

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood (2014)

We recommend use of the following standardised CRT method of measurement: press on the finger for 5 s using moderate pressure at an ambient temperature of 20°C-25°C. A capillary refill time of 3 s or more should be considered abnormal.

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