title: A simple method of measuring the electrical resistance of the skin.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D004566:Electrodes; D005260:Female; D005712:Galvanic Skin Response; D006225:Hand / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D014867:Water