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How accurate is capillary refill time at measuring shock in infants and children?

Report By: Dr Shelley Newman - ST3 Pediatrics
Institution: Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital
Original author: ALSG
Original institution: Medical Charity
Date Submitted: 11th May 2004
Last Modified: 24th March 2011
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [infants and children with signs of shock] how [accurate a test is capillary refill] in [measuring extent of circulatory failure]