Basic hyperthermia categories | Typical absorbed energy density (SAR) [W/kg] | Typical operating temperature [˚C] | Typical treated mass [kg] |
Systemic (blood-heating) | 5 ÷ 10 | 38 ÷ 42 | 40 ÷ 100 |
Local/regional (tissue heating) | 10 ÷ 50 | 40 ÷ 45 | 1 ÷ 25 |
Ablation (tissue burning) | 5000 ÷ 25,000 | 60 ÷ 250 | 0.001 ÷ 0.02 |