Circulation Check after Injury

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If a child has received a treatment that can affect blood flow (circulation) in the injured arm or leg, a nurse or doctor will check the circulation in the child’s fingers or toes. Pain that is worsening, severe and not controlled could be a sign of poor circulation. This method is to prevent injury to the nerves and other tissues that could be caused by swelling.

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Child, family nursing, circulation check, nurse, infant, injury, swelling

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Eduard Müller