TABLE 7-37 Assessing Injured Limb: CSM


C

C Circulation

Is it warm to touch?

Are both limbs equal in size?

Are peripheral pulses present?

Is there adequate capillary refill?

S

S Sensation

Does the patient feel pain?

Can the patient distinguish different sensations, e.g., painful stimuli vs. soft touch?

Is the patient aware of the position of the limb?

M

M Motion

Can the patient move extremities that are not immobilized?

Can the patient do this independently?

Can the patient do this on command?