Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field from Convective Air Warming System on Temperature Selection and Distance.
oleh: Kwang Rae Cho, Myoung-Hun Kim, Myoung Jin Ko, Jae Wook Jung, Ki Hwa Lee, Yei-Heum Park, Yong Han Kim, Ki Hoon Kim, Jin Soo Kim
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| Diterbitkan: | Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2014-12-01 |
Deskripsi
Hypothermia generates potentially severe complications in operating or recovery room. Forced air warmer is effective to maintain body temperature. Extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) is harmful to human body and mainly produced by electronic equipment including convective air warming system. We investigated ELF-EMF from convective air warming device on various temperature selection and distance for guideline to protect medical personnel and patients.The intensity of ELF-EMF was measured as two-second interval for five minutes on various distance (0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5 and 1meter) and temperature selection (high, medium, low and ambient). All of electrical devices were off including lamp, computer and air conditioner. Groups were compared using one-way ANOVA. P