Portable sauna stimulated-diaphoresis for the treatment of fluid-overload in peritoneal dialysis patients: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fluid overload (FO) is a common problem in patients with peritoneal dialysis (PD), it is associated with adverse outcomes and may persist despite adjustements in PD therapy.

Objective

To evaluate the feasibility and safety of stimulated diaphoresis to reduce FO with the use of a portable sauna bath.

Methods

Open-label pilot study in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and FO. The primary outcome was the treatment-related adverse events; secondary outcomes were changes in over-hydration (OH), body weight and blood pressure, FO symptoms, and sleep quality. Dialysis prescription and daily data were recorded. The intervention period consisted in a 30-min, 45°C sauna bath, daily for 10 days, using a portable sauna bath.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Maggiani-Aguilera P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9530624 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature