Peak temperatures at the skin surface and in muscle induced by microwave hyperthermia
| Baseline (°C) | Peak (°C) | Temperature rise (°C) | Duration (s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration, time to peak temperature. | ||||
| *p<0.01 vs baseline. | ||||
| Both the skin surface and muscle peak temperatures were significantly increased from baseline. | ||||
| Skin surface | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 34.2 (1.4) | 39.2 (0.5)* | 5.0 (1.5) | 10.7 (1.6) |
| Range | 31.6–35.9 | 38.2–39.8 | 3.1–8.2 | 8.4–13. 7 |
| Muscle | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 35.0 (1.3) | 43.7 (0.8)* | 8.9 (1.4) | 9.9 (1.4) |
| Range | 33.2–37.3 | 42.8–45.4 | 6.3–11.4 | 8.4–12.5 |