Quantitative Medical Thermography

E. F. J. Ring

doi:10.1117/12.955524

9 November 1977 Quantitative Medical Thermography

E. F. J. Ring

Proceedings Volume 0110, Industrial and Civil Applications of Infrared Technology; (1977) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955524
Event: Industrial and Civil Applications of Infrared Technology, 1977, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

The human body is an efficient radiator. Infra red energy can be detected and displayed to provide a thermal map of the skin surface. Many biological factors control skin temperature, and strict control of technique is essential, to establish meaningful measurements. A variety of options in instrumentation are currently available including computerised data processing. Temperature abnormalities may be used to aid diagnosis, and monitor treatment. Thermography can be used to indicate changes in thermal pattern, temperature range, and response to a stimulation test. In articular joint diseases, metabolic disorders, and circulatory diseases the value of quantitative thermography has been demonstrated.

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E. F. J. Ring "Quantitative Medical Thermography", Proc. SPIE 0110, Industrial and Civil Applications of Infrared Technology, (9 November 1977); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955524

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