TABLE 7-37 Assessing Injured Limb: CSM
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C |
C Circulation Is it warm to touch? Are both limbs equal in size? Are peripheral pulses present? Is there adequate capillary refill? |
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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? |
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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? |