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. 1977 Oct 28;135(2):265-77.
doi: 10.1016/0006-8993(77)91030-7.

A study of reception with the use of focused ultrasound. I. Effects on the skin and deep receptor structures in man

L R Gavrilov, G V Gersuni, O B Ilyinski, E M Tsirulnikov, E E Shchekanov

A study of reception with the use of focused ultrasound. I. Effects on the skin and deep receptor structures in man

L R Gavrilov et al. Brain Res. .

Abstract

The possibility of use of focused ultrasound (focused beam of high-frequency mechanical waves) for stimulation of nerve structures was investigated. The stimulation of human hand resulted in various sensations: tactile, temperature, pain etc. The corresponding thresholds were determined and characteristic features of ultrasonically induced sensations were studied. The modality of temperature sensation (warmth-cold) was found to depend on the environmental temperature. The character of pain was dependent upon the type of tissue stimulated. Effective factors in ultrasonic stimulation are discussed.

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