Abstract

Capillary refill: prognostic value in Kenyan children

Pamba, A. Maitland, K.
Arch Dis Child. 2004; 89950-5

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https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2003.032516

AIMS: To determine whether delayed capillary refill time (>3 seconds) is a useful prognostic indicator in Kenyan children admitted to hospital. METHODS: A total of 4160 children admitted to Kilifi District Hospital with malaria, malarial anaemia, acute respiratory tract infection (ARI), severe anaemia (haemoglobin 2 s) identified 50% of children with hypotension (systolic BP 80 micromol/l), or a raised white cell count should prompt the need for fluid expansion.