A test for concentration of electrolytes in sweat in cystic fibrosis of the pancreas utilizing pilocarpine by iontophoresis

A method of performing the test for chloride or sodium in the sweat of patients with cystic fibrosis of the pancreas is presented. It utilizes pilocarpine by iontophoresis and has the advantage of being both rapid and painless. Data are presented to show that the method is reliable.

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1959-03, Vol.23 (3), p.545-549
Main Authors: GIBSON, L E, COOKE, R E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chlorides - analysis
Cystic Fibrosis - diagnosis
Electrolytes
Humans
Iontophoresis
Old Medline
Pilocarpine
Sodium - analysis
Sodium, Dietary
Sweat
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Summary:A method of performing the test for chloride or sodium in the sweat of patients with cystic fibrosis of the pancreas is presented. It utilizes pilocarpine by iontophoresis and has the advantage of being both rapid and painless. Data are presented to show that the method is reliable.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.23.3.545