However , this test is not considered reliable in adults .
Healthcare and pre-hospital - care providers ( EMTs or paramedics ) often use the fingernail beds as a cursory indicator of distal tissue perfusion of individuals who may be dehydrated or in shock .
This test is not considered reliable in adults .
Healthcare and pre-hospital - care providers ( EMTs or paramedics ) often use the fingernail beds as a cursory indicator of distal tissue perfusion of individuals who may be dehydrated or in shock .