What Is SUDOSCAN?
4 min readSUDOSCAN is a non-invasive test that assesses sudomotor function, how well the sweat glands respond, by measuring electrochemical skin conductance at the hands and feet. Because small autonomic nerve fibers control sweat glands, reduced conductance can flag early peripheral autonomic neuropathy.
The exam is quick and does not require needles: the patient places palms and soles on electrode plates while the system delivers a low-level stimulus and reports conductance values clinicians interpret against reference ranges. It is often used in diabetes, metabolic, and neurology clinics as part of a broader neuropathy workup.
As with other point-of-care diagnostics, consistent patient preparation, clean electrode surfaces, and clear reporting help results stay comparable over follow-up visits.
ICare Life distributes Impeto Medical's SUDOSCAN 2 systems for sudomotor and peripheral autonomic assessment, with local installation and training so your team can add this screening step into existing neurology or diabetes clinic workflows.
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