Comparison of estimated core body temperature measured with the BioHarness and rectal temperature under several heat stress conditions.

ABSTRACT: Monitoring and measuring core body temperature is important to prevent or minimize physiological strain and cognitive dysfunction for workers such as first responders (e.g., firefighters) and military personnel. The purpose of this study is to compare estimated core body temperature (Tco-est), determined by heart rate (HR) data from a wearable chest strap physiology monitor, to standard rectal thermometry (Tre) under different conditions.  Tco-est and Tre measurements were obtained in thermoneutral and heat stress conditions (high temperature and relative humidity) during four different experiments including treadmill exercise, cycling exercise, passive heat stress, and treadmill exercise while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).  Overall, the mean Tco-est did not differ significa

SUBMITTER: Seo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9903159 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature