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Hyperthermia:
We have both the Whole Body Hyperthermia, using the latest Heckel HT-3000 and the Regional Hyperthermia using the Celsius 42+.


Both of the system uses different principles in the production of the heat; mainly using Water filtered Infra-Red A ( WiRA) for the whole body hyperthermia and Radiofrequency for the regional hyperthermia.


The three levels of whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) are:

1.Subclinical, "mild" WBH:  37.5 - 38.5°C
2.Fever-like, "moderate" WBH: 38.5 - 40.5°C
3.Extreme WBH: 40.5 - 42°C
Different treatment procedures
The artificial RF electric hyperthermia applied externally with physical measures, causes, among other things, an increase in tumour temperature and is therefore a perfect complement to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
 
In this treatment method the patient emulates the insulator between the two active application electrodes.He serves as the capacitor (capacity) between the electrodes and is thus part of a resonant oscillating circuit.
 
Through the capacitive, thermodynamic effects in tissue, currents (heat) are generated. By this arrangement and the free choice of energy input the treatment can be adjusted to the patient, the tumour identity and tumour location.

The hyperthermia system has 2 treatment electrodes, which with a maximum power up to 500 watts ensure a high and homogeneous overheating in the tumour tissue. Due to the different electrode sizes the energy input directed against the tumour can be controlled

Hyperthermia side effects

 

Most normal tissues are not damaged during hyperthermia if the temperature remains under 111°F. However, due to regional differences in tissue characteristics, higher temperatures may occur in various spots. This can result in burns, blisters, discomfort, or pain. Perfusion techniques can cause tissue swelling, blood clots, bleeding, and other damage to the normal tissues in the perfused area; however, most of these side effects are temporary.  Whole-body hyperthermia can cause more serious side effects, including cardiac and vascular disorders, but these effects are uncommon. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are commonly observed after whole-body hyperthermia.

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