A prolonged capillary refill time in children is consistent with the development of what type of shock?

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The child with hypovolemic shock demonstrates signs of inadequate blood flow to some tissue beds and some evidence of organ system dysfunction.The infant or child may be irritable or lethargic.Respirations will be rapid and may be labored if shock is severe or associated with myocardial failure.The skin will be mottled,although pallor also may be observed.A prolonged capillary refill time (>2 seconds)is consistent with the development of septic shock.This statement is not necessarily true of the other types of shock.

A Prolonged Capillary Refill Time in Children Is Consistent with the Development