Accession Number:

ADA071148

Title:

Measured Effects of 450-, 350-, and 250-MHz Pulsed and 26-MHz CW Radiofrequency Fields on Cardiac Pacemakers.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jul 76-Oct 78,

Corporate Author:

SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX

Personal Author(s):

• Hardy ,Kenneth A.

Report Date:

1979-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

Tests were performed to measure the effects of 450-, 350-, and 250-MHz pulsed and 26-MHz CW radiofrequency radiation cardic pacemakers. Thirty-three pacemaker models from fourteen different manufacturers were tested both in a free field and simulated implant configuration. The test results presented indicated that the majority fo the manufacturers represented had succeeded in producing EMI-resistant pacemakers. Author

Descriptors:

• *RADIATION EFFECTS
• *PACEMAKERS
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• HIGH FREQUENCY
• CONTINUOUS WAVES
• MICROWAVES
• PULSE RATE
• ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
• RADIOFREQUENCY
• ULTRAHIGH FREQUENCY
• VERY HIGH FREQUENCY
• RADIATION HAZARDS

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE