title: [Evaluation of a measurement method for perspiration volume using newly developed equipment for continuous recording of local perspiration volume (Kenz-Perspiro) (I)].
abstract: Using newly developed equipment for continuous recording of local perspiration volume, we have tried to standardize the measurement of perspiration volume and evaluate it. This equipment enables continuous determination of local perspiration volume more easily and accurately than the ventilation method ordinarily used. Induced perspiration was measured on the inner surface of the right thumbs of 20 healthy male and female volunteers. Four inducing factors, grasping the hand with warm and cold hand mental arithmetic, and deep breathing, were used as stimulations. Perspiration induced by each factor was compared and evaluated. As a result it was concluded that the stimulation of mental arithmetic was the most stable and reliable factor. Another measurement factor, base line stable time from mounting the equipment, was also a considerably reliable measurement basis for evaluating the perspiration volume and mental state.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kanno
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yoshiike
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ogawa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013542:Sweat / Q000032:analysis*; D013546:Sweating