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Table 3 Mean QST parameters in C8 in the study and control groups

From: The impact of chronic co-exposure to different heavy metals on small fibers of peripheral nerves. A study of metal industry workers

C8 region/parameter

Study group

n = 41

Control group

n = 36

p-value

mean

SD

mean

SD

 

cold sensation (°C)

29.4

0.91

29.8

1.02

0.0076

warm sensation (°C)

34.7

0.93

34.2

0.87

0.0098

cold pain (°C)

17.3

6.44

23.2

3.41

0.0000

hot pain (°C)

43.2

4.17

39.6

2.98

0.0000

vibratory limits (μ)

2.1

1.57

1.8

0.74

0.9911

  1. °C degrees Celsius, μ microns