Medical treatment infrared mainly includes near infrared (NIR, IR-A DIN), short-wave infrared (SWIR, IR-B DIN), medium-wave infrared (MWIR, IR-C DIN) and long-wave infrared (LWIR, IR-C DIN). Near-infrared or short-wave infrared, with wavelength of 0.76 ~ 1.5 micron, penetrating into human tissues, about 5 ~10 mm; Far infrared rays or long-wave infrared rays, the wavelength of which is 1.5 ~ 400 microns, are mostly absorbed by superficial skin, and the depth of penetration into tissues is less than 2mm. After infrared rays irradiate the body surface, one part is reflected and the other part is absorbed by the skin. The degree of skin reflection to infrared rays is related to pigmentation. When irradiated with infrared rays with a wavelength of 0.9 micron, skin without pigmentation reflects about 60% of energy. Colored skin reflects about 40% energy. When irradiated by long-wave infrared rays (wavelength 1.5 microns or more), most of them are reflected and absorbed by superficial skin tissues, and the depth of penetration into the skin is only 0.05 ~ 2 mm, so they can only act on the superficial skin tissues. Short-wave infrared rays (wavelength within 1.5 micron) and red near-infrared rays penetrate the tissue deepest, and the penetration depth can reach 10 mm, which can directly act on subcutaneous tissues such as blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerve endings of the skin.
In the infrared region, the band that is most beneficial to human body is the band range of 4- 14 micron, which is collectively called "fertility light" in the medical field, because this infrared band can promote the growth of life, and this infrared ray has a good effect on activating cell tissue and blood circulation, which can improve human immunity and strengthen human metabolism.
Infrared erythema
When infrared rays with sufficient intensity irradiate the skin, infrared erythema may appear, which will disappear soon after stopping irradiation. When the skin is irradiated by high-dose infrared rays for many times, it can produce brown marble-like pigmentation, which is related to the enhancement of melanin formation in the basal cell layer of blood vessel wall by heat.
efficacy
Infrared therapy is based on the warming effect. Under infrared radiation, tissue temperature rises, capillaries dilate, blood flow accelerates, substance metabolism increases, and tissue cell vitality and regeneration ability improve. When infrared ray is used to treat chronic inflammation, it can improve blood circulation, increase phagocytosis, eliminate swelling and promote inflammation dissipation. Infrared ray can reduce the excitability of nervous system, relieve pain, relieve the spasm of striated muscle and smooth muscle, and promote the recovery of nervous function. When treating chronic infectious wounds and chronic ulcers, it can improve tissue nutrition, eliminate granulation edema, promote granulation growth and accelerate wound healing. Infrared radiation can reduce the exudation of burn wounds. Infrared rays are also commonly used to treat sprain and contusion, promote the dissipation of tissue swelling and hematoma, reduce postoperative adhesion, promote scar softening and reduce scar contracture.
Effect of infrared ray on blood
Because infrared rays can penetrate deep into the subcutaneous tissue of human body, using infrared ray reaction can increase the temperature of deep subcutaneous skin, dilate microvessels, promote blood circulation, revive enzymes, and strengthen the metabolism of blood and cell tissue, which is of great help to cell rejuvenation and can improve anemia. Regulating blood pressure: Hypertension and arteriosclerosis are generally caused by contraction and stenosis of arterioles such as nervous system, endocrine system and kidney. Far infrared rays dilate capillaries, promote blood circulation, reduce hypertension and improve hypotension symptoms.
Influence of infrared rays on joints
The deep penetration of infrared rays can reach the depths of muscle joints, which can warm the body, relax muscles, drive the exchange of oxygen and nutrients in the microvascular network, and eliminate aging wastes such as fatigue substances and lactic acid accumulated in the body, which has excellent effects on eliminating swelling and relieving soreness.
Effect of infrared rays on autonomic nervous system
Autonomic nerve mainly regulates visceral function. People are in a state of anxiety for a long time, and the autonomic nervous system is constantly tense, which will lead to decreased immunity, headache, dizziness, insomnia and fatigue, and cold limbs. Infrared ray can adjust autonomic nerve to keep it in the best condition, and all the above symptoms can be improved or eliminated.
The function of infrared ray in skin care and beauty.
Infrared radiation produces absorption, which can directly metabolize substances that cause fatigue and aging, such as lactic acid, free fatty acids, cholesterol, subcutaneous excess fat and so on. Through the activation of hair follicle mouth and subcutaneous fat, without going through the kidney. So it can make the skin smooth and tender. The physical therapy function of far infrared rays can improve the heat energy in the body, activate cells, thus promoting the metabolism, burning and decomposition of adipose tissue, consuming excess fat, and then effectively losing weight.
Influence of infrared ray on circulation system
The comprehensiveness and deep penetration of far-infrared radiation is the only physical therapy that can completely take care of countless microcirculation tissues and systems of the whole body. After the microcirculation is smooth, the systolic blood pressure decreases, and the supply of oxygen and nutrients is sufficient, so it is naturally relaxed and healthy. Strengthening liver function: The liver is the largest chemical plant in the body and a blood purifier. The deep effect of internal heat caused by far-infrared radiation can activate cells, improve tissue regeneration ability, promote cell growth, strengthen liver function, improve liver detoxification ability, and maintain a good visceral environment, which can be said to be the best disease prevention strategy.
Influence of infrared rays on eyes
Because the eyeball contains more liquid, it absorbs infrared rays strongly, and direct irradiation of infrared rays with a certain intensity will cause cataracts. The occurrence of cataract is related to the action of short-wave infrared rays; Infrared rays with wavelength greater than 1.5 micron will not cause cataract.
The influence of light bath on the body
The action factors of light bath are infrared ray, visible light and hot air. Light bath can make a large area, even the whole body sweat, thus reducing the burden on the kidney, improving the blood circulation of the kidney, which is conducive to the recovery of renal function. Light bath can increase hemoglobin, red blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes and eosinophils, and the nucleus shifts slightly to the left; Enhance immunity. Local bathing can improve the blood supply and nutrition of nerves and muscles, so it can promote their functions to return to normal. Whole body light bath can obviously affect the metabolic process in the body and increase the burden of whole body thermal regulation; It also has certain effects on autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular system.
Infrared light source
1. infrared radiator
The resistance wire is wound on the porcelain rod, and the resistance wire heats up after being electrified, so that the temperature of the carbon rod coated with the resistance wire is raised (generally not more than 500℃), and it mainly emits long-wave infrared rays. There are two kinds of infrared radiators: field radiators and portable radiators. The power of on-site infrared radiator can reach more than 600 ~ 1000 watt.
In recent years, medical far-infrared radiators have been made in some areas of China, for example, far-infrared radiators made of high-silica elements.
2. Incandescent lamps
Incandescent light bulbs with different powers are widely used as infrared light sources in medical treatment. The temperature of the tungsten wire in the bulb can reach 2000 ~ 2500℃ after being electrified.
Incandescent lamps are used for phototherapy in the following forms:
Incandescent lamps on site: incandescent bulbs with power of 250 ~ 1000 W are used, and metal nets are installed between reflectors for protection. Incandescent lamps on site, usually called sun lamps.
Portable incandescent lamp: low-power incandescent bulbs (mostly below 200W) are installed in a small reflector, which is fixed on a small bracket.
3. Light bath device
There are two kinds of local or whole body irradiation. According to the size of the light bath box, 6 ~ 30 40 ~ 60W bulbs are installed in the box. The light bath box is semicircular, and a small metal reflector can be added to the part where the light bulb is fixed in the box. A thermometer should be attached to the whole body light bath box to observe the temperature in the box and adjust it at any time.
Operation method of infrared therapy
1. The patient takes proper posture and exposes the irradiated area.
2. Check whether the warm feeling of the irradiated area is normal.
3. Move the lamp to the top or side of the irradiation site, and the distance is generally as follows:
When the power is above 500W, the lamp distance should be above 50 ~ 60 cm; Power 250 ~ 300 W, lamp distance 30 ~ 40cm；; The power is below 200W, and the lamp distance is about 20cm.
4. When using local or whole body light bath, both ends of the light bath box should be covered with cloth. 3 ~ 5 minutes after electrifying, the patient should be asked whether the warm feeling is appropriate; The temperature in the light bath box should be kept at 40 ~ 50℃.
5. Each irradiation 15 ~ 30 minutes, 1 ~ 2 times a day, 15 ~ 20 times as a course of treatment.
6. After the treatment, dry the sweat on the irradiated area, and the patient should rest indoors 10 ~ 15 minutes before going out.
【 Attached 】 Matters needing attention
(1) During the treatment, patients are not allowed to move their positions to prevent burns.
(2) If you feel overheated, flustered, dizzy and other reactions during irradiation, you should immediately notify the staff.
(3) When the irradiation site is close to the eyes or the light can reach the eyes, gauze should be used to cover the eyes.
(4) When the affected part has warm sensation disorder or irradiates fresh scar parts and skin graft parts, it should be applied in low dose, and the local reaction should be closely observed to avoid burns.
(5) Blood circulation disorder, obvious telangiectasia or blood vessels are generally not irradiated by infrared rays.
Selection of irradiation mode and irradiation dose
1. Selection of different irradiation methods
Infrared irradiation is mainly used for local treatment, and in some cases, such as children's whole body ultraviolet irradiation, it can also be combined with infrared irradiation for whole body irradiation. If the thermal effect is deep, incandescent lamp (i.e. solar lamp) is preferred for local irradiation. Local light bath can be used to treat chronic rheumatoid arthritis; The treatment of multiple peripheral neuritis can be treated by whole body light bath.
2. Radiation dose
The dose of infrared therapy is mainly determined according to the characteristics and location of the lesion, the age of the patient and the functional state of the body. When the patient is irradiated by infrared rays, he feels comfortable and warm, and his skin may appear reddish and even erythema. If marbled erythema appears, it is overheating. The skin temperature should not exceed 45℃, otherwise it may cause burns.
Main indications and contraindications
(1) indications
Rheumatoid arthritis, chronic bronchitis, pleurisy, chronic gastritis, chronic enteritis, radiculitis, neuritis, multiple peripheral neuritis, spastic paralysis, flaccid paralysis, peripheral nerve trauma, soft tissue trauma, chronic wound, frostbite, burn wound, bedsore, chronic lymphadenitis, chronic phlebitis, post-injection induration, postoperative adhesion, scar contracture, postpartum hypogalactia, nipple fissure, etc.
(2) Contraindications
There are bleeding tendency, high fever, active tuberculosis, severe arteriosclerosis, angiitis obliterans, etc.
[Attached] Prescription Example
(1) infrared radiation on both knees: the lamp distance is 40cm, 30 minutes, 1 time every day, 7 times. Indications: chronic rheumatoid arthritis
(2) The right chest (lower half) is irradiated with infrared rays at a distance of 50cm for 20 minutes, once a day 1 time, 8 times. Indications: right pleurisy sicca
(3) Solar light irradiates the lumbosacral region: the distance between the lights is 40cm, 20-30 minutes, 1 time every day, 6 times. Indications: lumbosacral radiculitis
(4) Full-body light bath: the temperature in the box is 40 ~ 45℃ for 20 ~ 30 minutes, daily 1 time, 8 times. Indications: Multiple peripheral neuritis
(5) Local light bath on the left calf: 20-30 minutes, daily 1 time, 8 times. Indications: left common peroneal nerve injury
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In the mid-1990s, FSI Company of the United States first successfully developed a new infrared thermal imager (CCD), which was commercialized from military technology (FPA) and belonged to the focal plane array structure. The technical function is more advanced. When measuring the temperature in the field, you only need to aim at the target to take an image and store the above information on the PC card in the machine, that is, all operations are completed. You can use software to modify and analyze the settings of various parameters indoors. Finally, the test report is directly obtained. Due to the improvement of technology and the change of structure, complex mechanical scanning has been replaced. The instrument weighs less than 2 kg and can be easily operated with one hand like a hand-held camera. Principle: The infrared thermal imager is an instrument to find and identify the target according to the basic principle that all objects above absolute zero (-273. 15℃) radiate infrared rays, and the difference between the target and the background itself radiates infrared rays.
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