Study type: Medical/biological study (experimental study)

Body heating induced by sub-resonant (350 MHz) microwave irradiation: cardiovascular and respiratory responses in anesthetized rats med./bio.

By: Jauchem JR, Frei MR
Published in: Bioelectromagnetics 1997; 18 (4): 335-338
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Aim of study (acc. to author)

To investigate the effects of microwave exposure (350 MHz, average power density 38 mW/cm², average whole-body specific absorption rate 13.2 W/kg) on selected physiological parameters (heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure, respiratory rate, body temperature).

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure Parameters
Exposure 1: 350 MHz
Modulation type: CW
Exposure duration: temperature rise from 38,5 to 39,5 °C
  • SAR: 13.2 mW/g mean (cf. remarks) (+-0,4W/kg)

Exposure 1

Main characteristics
Frequency 350 MHz
Type
Waveform
Exposure duration temperature rise from 38,5 to 39,5 °C
Additional info far field conditions
Modulation
Modulation type CW
Exposure setup
Exposure source
Distance between exposed object and exposure source 1 m
Setup E orientation
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
SAR 13.2 mW/g mean cf. remarks cf. remarks +-0,4W/kg

Exposed system:

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

Investigated system:
Investigated organ system:
Time of investigation:
  • during exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

The increase in peripheral body temperature during 350 MHz exposure was greater than that in earlier experiments performed at 700 MHz. Heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure were significantly elevated during a 1°C increase in colonic temperature due to 350 MHz exposure. Respiratory rate showed no significant change.

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