2024年4月5日 · Tenting in the medical context refers to a phenomenon where the skin maintains a raised position after being pinched and released. This usually happens when a person is dehydrated. The skin loses its elasticity and takes longer to return to its normal position, creating a tent-like appearance, hence the term "tenting".

a skin abnormality indicative of dehydration; the skin maintains a triangular or tentlike appearance when gently pinched.

2023年8月1日 · Assessing skin turgor can be a way to diagnose dehydration. People who are dehydrated may experience skin tenting, which happens when you pinch your skin, and it stays up in a tent shape once you let go. Like every other organ …

2022年8月11日 · Skin turgor refers to your skin’s elasticity — how quickly it returns back to its usual shape after being pulled or pinched. To perform a skin turgor test, a medical professional will pinch the skin between two fingers so that it tents up, then let it go. Skin with typical turgor will quickly snap back to its regular position.

2022年11月18日 · Tenting of the skin is a medical phenomenon that occurs when the skin is stretched so far that it creates a "tent" shape after being released. What causes tenting of the skin? Tenting of the skin is usually caused by a combination of factors, including skin elasticity, age, and underlying medical conditions.

2024年10月15日 · What is a Skin Turgor Test? A Skin Turgor Test, also known as a skin pinch test, is a simple physical examination used to assess the body's hydration level by examining the skin's elasticity. This test involves gently pinching and lifting the skin, often on the lower arm or abdomen, and observing how quickly it returns to its normal position.

2013年12月17日 · 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 people, those with a condition with a thick skin called scleroderma or other conditions can have normal skin turgor but can be dehydrated ...

2023年10月4日 · Tenting is a medical term that refers to a condition where a patient's skin retains a "tent-like" shape when pinched or pulled. This typically indicates dehydration, thus showing the hydration status of the patient. It does not reveal information about skin temperature, sensitivity, hygiene, or if it's only affecting the epidermis. Explanation:

2023年1月4日 · Skin tenting is a medical test used to evaluate the amount of hydration in the body. The test is done by pinching the skin and measuring the amount of time it takes for the skin to return to its original position. This test is used mainly to diagnose dehydration and is often used in clinical settings.

2021年11月22日 · What does skin tenting indicate? 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. You have reduced skin turgor and are unable to increase your intake of fluids (for example, because of vomiting). What is tenting indicative of?