From the Guidelines
For hyperthermia treatment, the Altrix system should be set to a temperature of 42-43°C. This temperature range is recommended based on the study by 1, which suggests that heating tissues to 42C–43C using infrared and far infrared wave lengths has been effective in decreasing the size of lesions of cutaneous sporotrichosis. When using the Altrix system for hyperthermia, it is essential to consider the following key points:
- The treatment temperature should be set between 42-43°C, as this range has been shown to be effective in reducing lesion size.
- The treatment duration and frequency may vary depending on the specific condition being treated and patient tolerance.
- Careful monitoring of the patient's vital signs and comfort level is crucial during treatment, and the temperature may need to be adjusted accordingly.
- Patients should be well-hydrated before treatment to help manage the physiological stress of hyperthermia. It is also important to note that the use of hyperthermia as a treatment option should be considered in the context of the overall management plan for the patient's condition, and should be used in conjunction with other treatments as recommended by guidelines and evidence-based practice, as outlined in studies such as 1.
From the Research
Hyperthermia Treatment
The provided studies do not specifically mention the temperature setting for Altrix in hyperthermia treatment. However, they discuss various aspects of hyperthermia, including its definition, causes, and treatment methods.
Treatment Methods
- Ice-water immersion and evaporative cooling are recommended as methods of choice for treating hyperthermia 2.
- Hyperthermia treatment planning (HTP) can be useful in supporting treatment strategies and ensuring effective tumor heating while preventing unwanted treatment-limiting normal tissue hot spots 3.
- Electromagnetic energy and other techniques can be used to elevate temperature within the human body for therapeutic hyperthermia 4.
Clinical Requirements
- Quality assurance guidelines are essential for uniform execution of clinical trials and treatment in hyperthermia 5.
- These guidelines provide definitions for good hyperthermia treatment, identify clinical conditions where a certain hyperthermia system can or cannot adequately heat the tumor volume, and describe characteristics and performance of current heating techniques.