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  1. Normal and Poor Skin Turgor: Definition, Assessment, …

    • Skin turgor [from Latin turgor = the normal state of fullness] refers to skin tension or elasticity, because of which the skin recoils after you pinch and release it . A doctor or a nurse uses the skin turg… See more

    What Is Skin Mobility?

    Skin mobility is the ability of the skin to be pulled from its original position. The skin that has increased mobility usually, but not always, has decreased turgor and vice versa. See more

    Skin Turgor Assessment

    A doctor or a nurse pinches a patient’s skin with the thumb and index finger and releases it and then measures the time needed for the skin to recoil completely. Picture 1. Skin turgor assessment on the forehead (a… See more

    Normal Skin Turgor

    Skin turgor is considered normal when the skin after being pinched and released recoils almost instantly (in less than 0.5 seconds). Note, that immediate skin recoil does not always mean good hydration: obese peo… See more

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  3. Skin turgor: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Feb 8, 2024 · Poor skin turgor occurs with vomiting, diarrhea, or fever. The skin is very slow to return to normal, or the skin "tents" up during a check. This can indicate severe dehydration that needs quick treatment.

  4. Understanding Skin Turgor - Healthline

    Mar 5, 2018 · Skin turgor is the elasticity of your skin. It’s often used to check for dehydration, especially in children and older adults. Learn how to measure it, what causes poor skin turgor, and how to treat it.

  5. Hydration Status Assessment - OSCE Guide - Geeky …

    May 14, 2018 · Skin turgor. Assess skin turgor by gently pinching a fold of skin (this can be done on the back of the hand), holding for a few seconds and then releasing the skin. Well hydrated skin should spring back to its previous …

  6. What Is Skin Turgor? - Verywell Health

    Aug 1, 2023 · Skin turgor is the ability of the skin to change shape and return to normal. Learn how to test your skin turgor, what causes dehydration, and how to treat it.

  7. Skin turgor Information | Mount Sinai - New York

    Skin turgor is the skin's elasticity. It is the ability of skin to change shape and then return to normal. A decrease in skin turgor is indicated when the skin (on the back of the hand for an adult or on the abdomen for a child) is pulled up for a few …

  8. Skin Turgor: Test, Assessment & Normal Levels - Vaia

  9. Measures of Skin Turgor in Humans

    Skin turgor is defined as the elasticity of the skin, as evidenced by the resistance of the skin when being pinched. 1 Good skin turgor is associated with young and healthy individuals whereas poor skin turgor is often seen in individuals who …

  10. Skin Turgor Test - Nursing Science

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