A new technological approach to radiant heat whole body hyperthermia.
A new methodology for administering radiant heat whole body hyperthermia (WBH) in humans is described. The technology utilized circulates hot water in a cylinder constructed from copper tubing; the design incorporates a counter current distribution system to maintain thermal constancy. The tubing is coated with a temperature resistant high emissivity finish. Other features include a humidification system to eliminate evaporative heat losses. Data accrued from initial evaluation of this apparatus with a canine model shows that there was no detectable WBH-related hematological, biochemical or physiological toxicity. The perceived advantages of this WBH-system are discussed.
Robins
H I
HI
K4/666 Clinical Science Center, University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison 53792.
Woods
J P
JP
Schmitt
C L
CL
Cohen
J D
JD
D000818:Animals; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001831:Body Temperature; D004285:Dogs; D004735:Energy Transfer; D004867:Equipment Design; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013817:Thermography