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Thermal Imaging for
Medical Examination

Thermal imaging (thermography) is based on analysis of skin surface temperatures as a reflection of normal or abnormal human physiology using a high performance infrared camera. The thermal imaging camera generates images with thermal data in real time and in a fraction of a second, a large area of the human body can be imaged and dynamic responses to stimuli are easily documented.

There is no wonder why this technology has been a rapidly growing trend across the medical community, offering a non-invasive and fast way of scanning the body creates an alternative to extensive procedures and costly exams. Using thermal imagingcameras in the medical field has become a means of preventive treatment because the thermal image shows the slight temperature variations which can be the symptom of a medical condition in its early stages.

The use of thermal imaging has been an alternative to traditional mammograms in women and even a tool for early detection of breast cancer. The American Society of Brest Surgeons states, "In conclusion, we have shown that a modernized DITI (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging - commonly known as Medical Infrared Imaging) system can be a useful adjunctive test in detecting breast cancer with 97% sensitivity in this prospective clinical trial of 92 patients."

Thermal imaging cameras offer a new perspective in understanding the human body and its many illnesses, pains, and functions. Thermography has been used to assist doctors in other diagnostics and treatment of such conditions as back injuries, allergies, carpal tunnel, potentially cancerous cells, and nerve damage.

The use of thermal imaging and infrared cameras have been increasing in airports globally. Airport security centers are using this technology to prevent the spread of disease and airborne illnesse from one region to another. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) states "Our results demonstrated that fever screening at airports is an effective means of identifying imported dengue (Fever) cases, whereas the health statements of inbound passengers, which have been required for years, are ineffective. Although fever screening with infrared temperature screening was implemented in an attempt to avoid SARS transmission, it proved to be effective in active surveillance of dengue.".

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