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How do we assess peripheral perfusion?

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Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professions

Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professions


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5 years ago

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.

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