Translations:DiseaseInvestigation:Course Manual/336/en
Mucous membrane examination; to determine cardiovascular quality. Mucous membranes may be examined in some places as in oral, conjunctive or vulva mucous membranes. You can now check peripheral circulation by pressing your finger against the gum and then quickly releasing pressure - this will force blood from the capillaries and it will turn pale. Colour should return within two seconds after releasing pressure.