This guide explains the principles and veterinary applications of thermal imaging technology for detecting infections, inflammation, and pain in animals.
This document serves as a technical guide for using thermal imaging technology in veterinary medicine. It explains the underlying principles of infrared radiation and how thermal cameras detect heat to generate images, noting that any object above absolute zero emits infrared energy. The guide emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate color palettes to interpret temperature variations accurately. This manual is written in Chinese.
Thermal imaging can detect infection, soft tissue problems, joint issues, nerve disorders, and snake bites by identifying abnormal heat or cold zones.
A temperature difference of approximately 1°C between key areas is considered significant in a clinical setting.
The number of images needed depends on the patient's size, with larger animals requiring more images.