Analysis of clinical data to determine the minimum number of sensors required for adequate skin temperature monitoring of superficial hyperthermia treatments.

Akke Bakker Rebecca Holman Dario B Rodrigues Hana Dobšíček Trefná Paul R StaufferGeertjan van TienhovenCoen R N RaschJohannes Crezee

Published in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2018)

Adequate coverage of the skin temperature distribution during superficial hyperthermia treatment requires the use of >50 stationary sensors per 400 cm2 applicator. Thermal mapping is a valid alternative.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
low cost
wound healing
high resolution
electronic health record
big data
machine learning
mass spectrometry
combination therapy
artificial intelligence