Title: How do we assess peripheral perfusion? Post by: CroweN6459 on Apr 1, 2019 How do we assess peripheral perfusion? Title: How do we assess peripheral perfusion? Post by: Nikki_LYNN on Apr 1, 2019 Pinching the nail causes blanching as blood is squeezed out of the tissue there. A clinician can pinch the nail and measure how long it takes for the pink color to return after the pinch is released. A quick return to pink suggests normal blood flow to the nail, and therefore, to the extremities in general. Title: How do we assess peripheral perfusion? Post by: CroweN6459 on Apr 1, 2019 Thanks
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