Electrochemical Skin Conductance as a Marker of Painful Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Figure 1

Distribution of the ESC values measured on hands (a) and feet (b) of oxaliplatin-treated patients (n = 36). High conductance values (ESC > 60 μS): no dysfunction of the sweat function. Intermediate conductance values (40-60 μS): first signs of a possible peripheral autonomic neuropathy. Low conductance values (ESC < 40 μS): dysfunction of the sweat function and advanced peripheral neuropathy. ESC: Electrochemical Skin Conductance. μs: microSiemens.

(a) ESC values of hands

(b) ESC values of feet