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Perfusion

The delivery of oxygenated blood to body tissues; assessed through capillary refill, pulse quality, skin color, and temperature.

Tissue perfusion depends on adequate cardiac output, vascular resistance, and oxygen-carrying capacity. Impaired perfusion leads to ischemia, anaerobic metabolism, acidosis, and ultimately cell death.

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