In START triage, which finding indicates a red tag due to perfusion?

In START triage, which finding indicates a red tag due to perfusion?

• A. Capillary refill < 2 seconds
• B. Capillary refill > 2 seconds
• C. Normal skin turgor
• D. Warm moist skin

Answer: (B)

In START triage, perfusion is checked quickly by looking at capillary refill. If capillary refill takes longer than about two seconds, perfusion is compromised and the person is tagged red for immediate care to prevent shock or deterioration. Capillary refill under two seconds, along with warm, moist skin and normal skin turgor, indicates adequate perfusion and not an immediate life threat. So the finding of capillary refill greater than two seconds best indicates a red tag due to poor perfusion.

In START triage, perfusion is checked quickly by looking at capillary refill. If capillary refill takes longer than about two seconds, perfusion is compromised and the person is tagged red for immediate care to prevent shock or deterioration. Capillary refill under two seconds, along with warm, moist skin and normal skin turgor, indicates adequate perfusion and not an immediate life threat. So the finding of capillary refill greater than two seconds best indicates a red tag due to poor perfusion.