FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves placing baby in dorsal position on couch and recording infrared radiation intensity on computer thermovisor display. Thermographic examination is carried out in symmetric areas of orbital cavities and extremities. Infrared radiation intensity is recorded. Temperature gradient being less than 0.4 C in above mentioned symmetric body areas, health state is considered to be improved and treatment is stopped. EFFECT: enhanced accuracy in determining time for terminating treatment.
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2000-08-20—Published
1998-03-03—Filed