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