Diaphoretic Therapy in Regular Dialysis Patients

Abstract

Many regular dialysis patients are on severely restricted fluid allowances. We describe how an occasional sauna bath (Diaphoresis) may permit an increased fluid intake in these patients.

Keywords

Chronic renal failure regular haemodialysis ultrafiltration sauna diaphoresis

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