A simple method of measuring the electrical resistance of the skin

A simple device has been developed to measure skin resistance. Normal values have been established and the effect of changing measurement parameters has been investigated. Peripheral nerve blocks have also been applied and their effect upon the skin resistance reported.

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Published inJournal of hand surgery, British volume Vol. 10; no. 3; pp. 319 - 323
Main Authors Swain, I.D., Wilson, G.R., Crook, S.C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Edinburgh Elsevier Ltd 01.01.1985
Churchill Livingstone
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Circadian Rhythm
Electrodes
Electrodiagnosis. Electric activity recording
Female
Galvanic Skin Response
Hand - innervation
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Miscellaneous. Technology
Nerve Block
Sensation - physiology
Water
Electrodes
Instruments
Electric resistivity
Portable equipment
Skin
Measurement method
Probe
Electrical impedance
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Summary:A simple device has been developed to measure skin resistance. Normal values have been established and the effect of changing measurement parameters has been investigated. Peripheral nerve blocks have also been applied and their effect upon the skin resistance reported.
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ISSN:0266-7681
1532-2211
DOI:10.1016/S0266-7681(85)80053-X