Objective of Magnetic Mattress Pad Testing:
To observe any thermal variations or changes to an
area of the body after using a magnetic mattress pad
called MagnaDreamPad™. Thermal emissions are a
result of the increased or decreased neuro-vascular
activity in the human body. In the case of an acute
injury, it would be expected that there would be an
increased area of thermal activity as the body is attempting
to deal with the physiological challenge. This would
be reflected on the image in the warmer colors at the
top portion of the color bar. Conversely, an area of
the body where there is a restriction of blood flow
or lack of activity, the thermal patterns produced would
be in the cooler colors or lower part of the color bar.
Equipment Used:
A magnetic mattress pad has been supplied by Magnetic
Therapy Sales Specialists, Inc. for the infrared imaging
test. The camera used was a Teletherm Mark/1026 infrared
system, with a sensitivity of .05 degrees Celsius. This
camera uses analog to digital controller boards plugged
into a standard PC operating environment. The images
are captured and stored in a device independent bit
map file format. The subject in each picture was centered
and observed at distances of approximately 60"
and 42" from the front of the camera. The Teletherm
is a scanning system which calculates each pixel on
the image relative to an external neutral reference
field. All temperature value references are relative
to this external reference field.
Discussion:
Before the magnetic mattress was used, a successive
series of individual images was taken to ensure image
consistency and stability with respect to the appearance
of the thermal patterns. Normal room temperature environment
was observed. Image consistency was observed on the
subject prior to the use of the magnetic mattress.
Once the magnetic mattress was used, the positioning
of the subject was maintained and a subsequent series
of images were taken immediately afterwards to observe
any changes.
On posterior views, the left side of the image is the
subject's left side. Ideally, the human body should
be symmetrical, and a normal observation in thermal
imaging would be to have someone who is symmetrical
from side to side with regard to the thermal patterns
and level of heat intensity.
It would seem the magnetic mattress pad has an effect
on the thermal activity of the human body. What is interesting
to note is the consistency for the overall temperature
range of the AFTER images when comparing the BEFORE
and AFTER images.
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