Title :
Effect of a Cochlear Implant on the SAR distribution of the head exposed to 2.4 GHz
Author :
Parazzini, Marta ; Sibella, Federica ; Ravazzani, Paolo
Author_Institution :
Consiglio Naz. delle Ric., Ist. di Ing. Biomedica, Milan
Abstract :
Cochlear implants are electronic devices used to restore partial hearing to people with severe hearing impairment. This study aims to evaluate the effects of an external microwave at 2.4 GHz on the SAR distribution inside a head model with a cochlear implant. Results show no harmful effects in the cochlear tissues due to the described interaction.
Keywords :
biological effects of microwaves; cochlear implants; SAR distribution; cochlear implant; cochlear tissues; electronic devices; frequency 2.4 GHz; partial hearing restoration; specific absorption rate distribution; Auditory implants; Auditory system; Cochlear implants; Electrodes; Humans; Image segmentation; Magnetic heads; Magnetic resonance imaging; Solid modeling; Wireless LAN;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Zurich
Print_ISBN :
978-3-9523286-4-4
DOI :
10.1109/EMCZUR.2009.4783436
