Validation of a Temperature Telemetry System during Moderate and Strenuous Exercise
Abstract
The measurement of core temperature of research purposes of clinical safety is generally done using either esophageal or rectal temperature. Both temperatures are reproducible and not biased by environmental temperature (Brengelmann, 1987; Gerbrandy et al., 1954; Mead and Bonmanto, 1949); however, the slow response time of rectal temperature is well documented (Eichna et al., 1951; Gerbrandy et al., 1954; Kolka et al., 1987; Mittleman and Mekjavic, 1988: Molnar and Read, 1974). Telemetry systems offer a means to monitor core temperature using a swallowed 'pill' as a sensor which transmits temperature information outside of the body. This technology is useful, especially for monitoring the safety of subjects in situations where, either clothing fully encapsulates the subject, prolonged monitoring is required or hardwiring is not possible (Mackay, 1970; Wolff, 1961). Telemetry technology has been used previously in human subjects to measure core temperature in various experimental protocols
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA276208
Entities
People
- Deborah A. Toyota
- Laurie A. Blanchard
- Lou A. Stephenson
- Margaret A. Kolka
- Mark D. Quigley
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine