Yes, Can Dehydration Cause Delayed Capillary Refill Time?
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According to the National Institutes of Health, a delayed capillary refill time (CRT) is a rapid and useful indicator for determining the intravascular volume status of patients with conditions that result from hypovolemia. Put simply, a prolonged or delayed capillary refill time can be a key sign that a person is dehydrated and has poor peripheral circulation.