Research Progress on the Measurement Methods and Clinical Significance of Capillary Refill Time

The monitoring of peripheral circulation, as indicated by the capillary refill time, is a sensitive and accurate method of assessing the microcirculatory status of the body. It is a widely used tool for the evaluation of critically ill patients, the guidance of therapeutic interventions, and the ass...

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Main Authors: Yuxiang Xia, Zhe Guo, Xinrui Wang, Ziyi Wang, Xuesong Wang, Zhong Wang
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description The monitoring of peripheral circulation, as indicated by the capillary refill time, is a sensitive and accurate method of assessing the microcirculatory status of the body. It is a widely used tool for the evaluation of critically ill patients, the guidance of therapeutic interventions, and the assessment of prognosis. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on microcirculation monitoring which has led to an increased focus on capillary refill time. The International Sepsis Guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization, and the American Heart Association all recommend its inclusion in the evaluation of the system in question. Furthermore, the methodology for its measurement has evolved from a traditional manual approach to semiautomatic and fully automatic techniques. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the current research on the measurement of capillary refill time, with a particular focus on its clinical significance. The aim is to provide a valuable reference for clinicians and researchers and further advance the development and application of microcirculation monitoring technology.
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spelling doaj-art-3a0039564efe4e5dac9b1de6a3a9d28f2024-12-27T14:52:30ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-12-012424794110.3390/s24247941Research Progress on the Measurement Methods and Clinical Significance of Capillary Refill TimeYuxiang Xia0Zhe Guo1Xinrui Wang2Ziyi Wang3Xuesong Wang4Zhong Wang5School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District Beijing, Beijing 102218, ChinaBeijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital Affiliated to Tsinghua University, 168 Litang Road, Changping District, Beijing 102218, ChinaSchool of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District Beijing, Beijing 102218, ChinaSchool of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District Beijing, Beijing 102218, ChinaBeijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital Affiliated to Tsinghua University, 168 Litang Road, Changping District, Beijing 102218, ChinaBeijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital Affiliated to Tsinghua University, 168 Litang Road, Changping District, Beijing 102218, ChinaThe monitoring of peripheral circulation, as indicated by the capillary refill time, is a sensitive and accurate method of assessing the microcirculatory status of the body. It is a widely used tool for the evaluation of critically ill patients, the guidance of therapeutic interventions, and the assessment of prognosis. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on microcirculation monitoring which has led to an increased focus on capillary refill time. The International Sepsis Guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization, and the American Heart Association all recommend its inclusion in the evaluation of the system in question. Furthermore, the methodology for its measurement has evolved from a traditional manual approach to semiautomatic and fully automatic techniques. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the current research on the measurement of capillary refill time, with a particular focus on its clinical significance. The aim is to provide a valuable reference for clinicians and researchers and further advance the development and application of microcirculation monitoring technology.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/24/7941capillary refill timemicrocirculationCRT measurement methodssepsisnon-invasive monitoringperipheral circulation
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Research Progress on the Measurement Methods and Clinical Significance of Capillary Refill Time
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capillary refill time
microcirculation
CRT measurement methods
sepsis
non-invasive monitoring
peripheral circulation
title Research Progress on the Measurement Methods and Clinical Significance of Capillary Refill Time
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title_short Research Progress on the Measurement Methods and Clinical Significance of Capillary Refill Time
title_sort research progress on the measurement methods and clinical significance of capillary refill time
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microcirculation
CRT measurement methods
sepsis
non-invasive monitoring
peripheral circulation
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