A healthcare professional assesses that a child's capillary refill time is 4 sec. What does the healthcare professional evaluate that finding to mean?

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Normal capillary refill time is <2 sec (brisk). A refill time of 4 sec in prolonged and indicates a perfusion deficit possibly from shock. In septic shock, the capillary refill time may be normal or faster than normal due to vasodilation.

A Healthcare Professional Assesses That a Child's Capillary Refill Time