Specific Absorption Rate Measurement and Energy-Delivery Device Characterization Using Thermal Phantom and Image Analysis

摘要

A method of directing energy to tissue includes the initial step of positioning an energy applicator for delivery of energy to tissue. The energy applicator is operably associated with an electrosurgical power generating source. The method includes the steps of determining one or more operating parameters associated with the electrosurgical power generating source based on specific absorption rate data associated with the energy applicator, and transmitting energy from the electrosurgical power generating source through the energy applicator to tissue.