title: Palmar sweat index use with children in pain research.
abstract: This article addresses (a) historical support of the palmar sweat index as an indication of pain; (b) the utility and appropriateness of this measure as used with children; (c) specific patterns and relationships of palmar sweat to the pain experience; and (d) developmental issues relevant to children. Areas of needed research are discussed.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gedaly-Duff
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D013545:Sweat Glands / Q000378:metabolism; D013546:Sweating