(for R leg cellulitis): CMTS altered in R lower extremity: skin reddened, decreased ROM noted, skin hot to touch; pt c/o altered sensation (tingling) upon palpation, pedal pulses +2 bilaterally. CMTS intact in L lower extremity. Jan 21, '08. CMS as I was taught is related to circulation, motion and sensation. However maybe in the ER the abbreviation is different. For example, if a pt. has a cast placed proximally you would want to assess neurovascular function which would include circulation and not color.
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