ID Number		935
Study Type		In Vivo
Model		2450 MHz (CW) exposure to rats and analysis of behavior associated with hyperthermia
Details		Wistar rats were exposed to 2450 MHz (CW) MW at 22.5 W/kg to determine the time necessary for them to succumb to hyperthermia and/or show behavioral changes. When exposed for 30 minutes at levels below the threshold for hyperthermia (4.5, 6.5, and 11.1 W/kg), core and surface temperatures increased initially but returned to or below the level of control animals. Exposure at the higher levels also resulted in a decrease in oxygen consumption and CO2 production as well as a mild bradycardia. Behavioral effects in rats were also studied with respect to the thermal threshold limit.
Findings		Effects (only at thermal levels)
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Battelle PNNL, USA
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		UNITED STATES
References		Phillips, RD et al. J. Appl. Physiol., (1975) 38:630-635 Hunt, EL et al. Ann. NY Acad. Sci., (1975) 247:440-453
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