| Abstract | A radiant heat algometer system is described which enables the psychophysical and clinical study of cutaneous pain sensations and reactions by means of a precise, stabilized power source. In this system DC electric power consumption of a bulb is automatically controlled, and no calibration is necessary to be controlled frequently. Moreover, attention is drawn to the significance of using the blackened sticky tape and of the pre-heating procedure. The application of this algometer is also described for a pain threshold determination with the intensity and time methods. |
| Authors | H Nakahama, M Yamamoto |
| Journal | Pain
(Pain)
Vol. 6
Issue 2
Pg. 141-8
(Apr 1979)
ISSN: 0304-3959 NETHERLANDS |
| PMID | 460927
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Female
- Heat
- Humans
- Male
- Maximum Allowable Concentration
- Pain
(physiopathology)
- Physiology
(instrumentation)
- Sensation
- Skin Physiology
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