AUBF 15 SWEAT
Sweat amount for #dx cystic fibrosis #borderline cystic fibrosis
>70mEq/L 40mEq/L
Autosomal recessive metabolic disorder affecting mucous secretions
Cystic fibrosis
Sweat is important for the dx of
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis detection method
Gibson and Cooke Pilocarpine Iontophoresis
Gibson& Cooke Pilocarpine Iontophoresis #reaction #sweat is tested for #Na tested using #cl tested using
Pikocarpine + mild current = induced sweat production Na cl Flame photometry / ion exchnge electrode Manual/ automated titration
In cystic fubrosis #na cl elevated due to #cystic fibrosis is associated with
Sweat gland inability to reabsorb Pncraetic insufficiency Respi distress Intestinal obstruction