Capillary refill time (CRT) is used to assess _______________ and is MOST reliable in children younger than ____________.

A. central perfusion, 6 years of age
B. cardiac function, 4 years of age
C. end-organ perfusion, 6 years of age
D. cerebral perfusion, 4 years of age


Ans: C. end-organ perfusion, 6 years of age

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