DocumentCode
2733563
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
fYear
2009
fDate
12-16 Jan. 2009
Firstpage
245
Lastpage
248
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium on
Conference_Location
Zurich
Print_ISBN
978-3-9523286-4-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EMCZUR.2009.4783436
Filename
4783436
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