THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE CHANGES ON THE EKG OF THE SQUIRREL MONKEY (SAIMIRI SCIUREUS)
Abstract
Electrocardiograms of four monkeys were recorded during exposure of the animals to air slowly heated 5 -8C above room level. Neither rectal nor skin temperature was affected. Deceleration of the heart and increase in T-wave amplitude under these conditions are noteworthy phenomena. As a control, EKG records for two of the monkeys were similarly recorded during exposure to slowly cooling air. Rectal temperature showed a very small change. Heart rate and respiration rate increased and T-wave amplitude decreased considerably.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 12, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0624527
Entities
People
- Arnold Eskin
- David C. Riccio