CO2 LASER INDUCED SKIN LESIONS

Abstract

Depilated skin of white pigs was exposed to different exposure time- irradiance combinations using CO2 laser radiation (10.6 microns). The lesions produced ranged from a mild erythema to partial tissue coagulation. The probability of producing a particular grade of lesion was then established for power densities within the range of 0.69-13.6 watts/sq. cm and exposure times of 0.2 to 40 sec. Data obtained are adequate to establish laser safety standards. A relatively simple model is discussed that describes the exposure parameters to produce threshold skin lesions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 13, 1968
Accession Number
AD0669610

Entities

People

  • Arnold S. Brownell
  • David K. Hysell
  • Robert S. Dedrick
  • Wordie H. Parr

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Coefficients
  • Health Services
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Safety
  • Lasers
  • Mathematical Models
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • New York
  • Radiation
  • Safety
  • Standards
  • Surface Temperature
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermal Diffusivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers