Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Thermal Haemolytic Threshold of Human Arythrocytes [PDF]
AUTHORS	A. Checcucci, R. Olmi and R. Vanni 1985 20 3 161-164
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Abstract Haemolytic thermal threshold of human erythrocytes has been determined by means of an especially designed microwave apparatus. Temperatures between 50 and 55°C are necessary to produce an initial haemolysis of erythrocytes in the whole blood, while the thermal threshold drops to 37°C for red blood cells suspended in buffered saline. Absorbed energy measurements permit the conclusion that the haemolytic effect is thermal in nature.