Temperature of the hyperemic bulbar conjunctiva
(1988) Temperature of the hyperemic bulbar conjunctiva. Current Eye Research 7(6):pp. 615-618.
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Abstract
The relationship between bulbar conjunctival hyperemia and temperature was investigated. Conjunctival redness was induced in eighteen volunteers by instilling hypertonic saline into the conjunctival sac. The degree of redness was estimated using a subjective grading scale. The subsequent changes in temperature of the nasal bulbar conjunctiva were monitored using an infra-red bolometer. Conjunctival hyperemia was significantly correlated with conjunctival temperature; the maximum response of a 3-grade change in redness was accompanied by an increase of 0.5 degrees C in temperature. These findings confirm the classic association between inflammation, rubor and calor.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
| Keywords: | Body Temperature*; Conjunctiva/*blood supply; Hyperemia/*physiopathology; Adult; Female; Humans; Hyperemia/pathology; Male; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Time Factors; |
| Subjects: | 320000 Medical and Health Sciences > 320900 Optometry |
| ID Code: | 3359 |
| Deposited By: | Hannay, Damon |
| Deposited On: | 17 February 2006 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/02713683.asp |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 1988 Taylor & Francis |
| Copyright Statement: | First published in Current eye research 7(6):pp. 615-618. |
| Additional Information: | For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see link) or contact the author. Author contact details: n.efron@qut.edu.au |