A portable system for measuring cutaneous thresholds for warming and cooling. Issue 9 (September 1987)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fowler, C J; Carroll, M B; Burns, D; Howe, N; Robinson, K
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 50:Issue 9(1987)
• Page Start: 1211
• Page End: 1215
• Publication Date: 1987-09
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.50.9.1211
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : Measurement of cutaneous thermal thresholds is a valuable technique for detecting small fibre neuropathy. A robust and portable microcomputer controlled system, which separately measures thresholds for warming and cooling, is described. Thresholds at three sites have been measured; the cheek, the dorsum of the hand and the sole of the foot. Regional variability and a correlation with age have been found, indicating the sensitivity of this system.