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Skin Turgor
Aka: Skin Turgor, Skin Tenting- Definition
- Skin Turgor
- Time required for skin to return to position prior to pinching
- Skin Tenting
- Skin maintains a pinched position for a prolonged period after pinching
- Skin Turgor
- Protocol
- Pinch skin on the lateral abdominal wall at the level of the Umbilicus
- Interpretation
- Normally, skin typically recoils to its original position instantly after being pinched
- Delay in return to normal suggests dehydration