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Skin Turgor

Aka: Skin Turgor, Skin Tenting

Definition
1. Skin Turgor
  1. Time required for skin to return to position prior to pinching
2. Skin Tenting
  1. Skin maintains a pinched position for a prolonged period after pinching
Protocol
1. Pinch skin on the lateral abdominal wall at the level of the Umbilicus
Interpretation
1. Normally, skin typically recoils to its original position instantly after being pinched

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 8/31/2010 and last published on 5/10/2012.

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