What is the normal capillary refill time in a geriatric patient after surgery?

Answer 1

In older pediatric patients 2-4 seconds can be considered "normal," but factors such as respiratory status and ambient temperature need to be considered in relation to these times as well. In neonates, because capillaries of the head and/or chest are sometimes used for assessment, different values appear in the literature. An upper limit of 3 seconds is a general guideline, but averages of roughly 2 seconds are considered "normal."