Thermal and Physiological Responses of Rats Exposed to 2.45-GHz Radiofrequency Radiation: A Comparison of E and H Orientation.

Abstract

Ketamine-anesthetized Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed in both E and H orientations of far-field 2.45 GHz continuous-wave radiofrequency radiation (RFR) at a power density of 60 mW/cm2 (whole-body average specific absorption rate of 14 W/kg). Intermittent exposures were performed in both orientations in the same animal to repeatedly increase colonic temperature from 38.5 to 39.5 C. Tympanic, subcutaneous (sides toward and away from RFR source), and colonic temperature, ECG, arterial blood pressure, and respiratory rate were continuously recorded. Results suggest that, when interpreting results of RFR exposure, animal orientation during irradiation must be considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA240890

Entities

People

  • J. H. Merritt
  • J. M. Padilla
  • J. R. Jauchem
  • M. R. Frei

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Animals
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Classification
  • Continuous Waves
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Far Field
  • Heart Rate
  • Measurement
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Frequency Power
  • Rodents

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology