Theory and Applications of Heat Transfer in Humans, 2 Volume Set

Devashish Shrivastava

Apr 2018 · Sold by John Wiley & Sons

About this ebook

An authoritative guide to theory and applications of heat transfer in humans

Theory and Applications of Heat Transfer in Humans 2V Set offers a reference to the field of heating and cooling of tissue, and associated damage. The author—a noted expert in the field—presents, in this book, the fundamental physics and physiology related to the field, along with some of the recent applications, all in one place, in such a way as to enable and enrich both beginner and advanced readers. The book provides a basic framework that can be used to obtain ‘decent’ estimates of tissue temperatures for various applications involving tissue heating and/or cooling, and also presents ways to further develop more complex methods, if needed, to obtain more accurate results. The book is arranged in three sections: The first section, named ‘Physics’, presents fundamental mathematical frameworks that can be used as is or combined together forming more complex tools to determine tissue temperatures; the second section, named ‘Physiology’, presents ideas and data that provide the basis for the physiological assumptions needed to develop successful mathematical tools; and finally, the third section, named ‘Applications’, presents examples of how the marriage of the first two sections are used to solve problems of today and tomorrow.

This important text is the vital resource that:

• Offers a reference book in the field of heating and cooling of tissue, and associated damage.
• Provides a comprehensive theoretical and experimental basis with biomedical applications
• Shows how to develop and implement both, simple and complex mathematical models to predict tissue temperatures
• Includes simple examples and results so readers can use those results directly or adapt them for their applications

Designed for students, engineers, and other professionals, a comprehensive text to the field of heating and cooling of tissue that includes proven theories with applications. The author reveals how to develop simple and complex mathematical models, to predict tissue heating and/or cooling, and associated damage.

Ratings and reviews

The two volumes cover almost all topics related to heat transfer in human for various medical applications. The first two chapters provide in depth discussion on the bio-heat transfer models and develop a nice framework that allows one to use customize/simplified models for specific applications. The following chapters discuss various parameters affecting the heat transfer as well as sources that can lead to induced heating. In addition, the book presents the the human body responses to external heating sources. Therefore, this is really a closed-loop review on the heat transfer in humans. I found particular interests in the application topics. These topics are written by experts in the fields. Results of these studies can be applied directly to understand the efficacy of medical treatment as well as the safety of medical devices under various harsh electromagnetic environments. Personally, I believe this is an excellent book for graduate students and researchers working in the area of biomedical research.

About the author

EDITED BY

DEVASHISH SHRIVASTAVA, PHD, works for US FDA, served as chair of the ISMRM MR safety study group committee and represented the US in standardization committees dealing with safety in MRI. His background and research interest are in developing validated bioheat transfer models to predict in vivo tissue heating in humans due to the use of medical devices and during occupational and recreational activities.