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[Contrast baths in the rehabilitation of patients with chronic bronchitis].

Chronic bronchitis with obstructive syndrome was treated in 91 patients with contrast baths. The latter produced good results in 80.3% of the patients. This treatment is analysed as to clinical efficacy, the effect on the external respiration, right heart hemodynamics, inflammation activity, changes in immunity system. Principal contraindications are defined. A differential approach to contrast baths in chronic bronchitis after treatment is advocated.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

Effects of bathing, passive range-of-motion exercises, and turning on oxygen consumption in healthy men and women.

BACKGROUND: Baseline data are needed to provide a foundation for future studies investigating the effects of various nursing interventions on the oxygen requirements of critically ill patients. OBJECTIVES: To establish reference values for the oxygen requirements of adults in response to three common patient events: a nurse-administered bed bath, passive range-of-motion exercises, and turning from side to side; and to determine whether the order in which the interventions were administered had an effect on oxygen consumption. METHODS: A convenience sample of 30 healthy men and women were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups, for which the order in which interventions were to be administered had previously been designated. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated measures. RESULTS: There was a significant difference in the mean oxygen consumption among activities, as well as between men and women, with men having a significantly higher mean oxygen consumption than that of the women. For both men and women, the mean oxygen consumption during unassisted turning and back care was significantly higher than at baseline. The oxygen consumption for men averaged 4.25 mL/kg per minute, SD = .71 at baseline, 5.08 mL/kg per minute, SD = .98 for turning, and 4.72 mL/kg per minute, SD = .90 during back care. Women averaged 3.74 mL/kg per minute, SD = .49 at baseline, 4.48 mL/kg per minute, SD = .85 for turning, and 3.89 mL/kg per minute, SD = 1.15 during back care. Changes in oxygen consumption for other interventions were nonsignificant and negligible. Oxygen consumption returned to near baseline within 15 minutes of cessation of activity. The order in which interventions were administered did not have a significant effect on oxygen consumption. CONCLUSIONS: The anterior bath and passive range of motion exercises have minimal effect on oxygen consumption. Turning and back care significantly increase oxygen consumption from the baseline value. The order in which interventions are administered does not have any appreciable effect on oxygen consumption.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

[Comparative bacteriologic examinations of bathing water in Szczecin province using methods from northern regions of the Federal Republic of Germany and in the Polish State Hygienic Station].

For the purpose of this work was the comparison of the obligatory directive lines using by sanitary-epidemic station in Poland and confrontation with EWG Guideline and comparison of the bacteriological examinations methods of surface waters using in Poland and northern Lands of Germany. The parallel examination of 120 water samples, according to PZH method and the method, using broth's Brila-MUG, prepared by the group of german specialists, were performed. The equivalent results in 60% of tested samples were obtained. If confirmed on purpose the preparating of uniform directive lines and evaluation criterium for maritime and inland bathing waters, according to EWG Guideline, and as well as taking into consideration possibility of application the method with Brila MUG broth to bacteriological examination of maritime bathing waters at first.

Bathing Beaches↗
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[The quantitative assessment of spinal motor function during the action of hydrogen sulfide baths on patients with lumbar osteochondrosis].

300 males experiencing pain and motor dysfunction as a result of lumbar osteochondrosis received sulfide balneotherapy. The baths contained moderate (50-150 mg/l) and high concentrations (150-250 mg/l) of hydrogen sulfide. The effect of the treatment was assessed with repeated goniometry by means of specially devised instruments by 6 parameters. According to the degree measurements, the recovered motility in the lumbar spine in patients on large-concentration baths surpassed that in patients on less concentrated ones 1.5-fold.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

The hot bath test among Malaysian multiple sclerosis patients.

This is a study of 13 Malaysian patients with clinically definite Multiple sclerosis (MS) subjected to a hot bath test with VEPs, BAEPs, median nerve SSEPs before and after heating. Five patients (38%) developed neurological changes with the rise in body temperature. There was an average of 0.46 new sign per patient. Four patients had motor disturbances attributed mainly to aggravation of spinal cord dysfunction. Two patients had additional visual deterioration, one patient has associated VEP change. This study shows that though Uhthoff's phenomenon has not been noted in the reports of Asian MS patients, when subjected to rigorous testing, Asian MS patients also show sensitivity to body temperature change. However, the percentage of positivity of the hot bath test is much lower than that reported for Caucasians. Thus this study shows further differences between Asian and Caucasian MS patients.

Adult↗
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[Bromide-iodide baths and magnetic-laser radiation in the correction of disorders of hemodynamics and of the adaptation processes in metallurgical workers].

Positive changes in cardiovascular function and extracardiac regulation of cardiac rhythm in response to treatment by chloride-sodium bromine-iodine baths combined with magnetolaser radiation of the Zakhar'in-Ged zones suggest the conclusion on adaptogenic effects of the above physiobalneotherapeutic complex. The highest effect of magnetolaser therapy and bromine-iodine baths in metallurgists with adaptive disorders is achieved in early morning hours.

Adaptation, Physiological↗
PubMed1997

A new water bath for ultrasonic biomicroscopy.

Ultrasonic biomicroscopy (UBM) has added greatly to our understanding of the development of certain forms of glaucoma. Methylcellulose is usually recommended as the appropriate coupling medium between the transducer and the eye because of its increased viscosity, which makes it more easily retained on the eye. A new water bath has been developed that fits the eye so well that saline, a superior coupling agent, can be substituted for methylcellulose. This new water bath is a flexible polysiloxane cup with a beveled inner edge, providing a watertight seal and thus permitting the use of saline as the coupling medium for UBM. Saline, because of its lack of impurities, generates images that are superior in quality to those produced with methylcellulose as the coupling medium.

Baths↗
PubMed1998

Bath PUVA: an effective treatment for psoriasis.

At the Psoriasis Education and Research Centre, PUVA baths were introduced as an alternative therapy in 1990. Psoriatic patients soaked for 15 minutes in a solution of tap water and Ultra MOP. Forty-five patients were followed for 30 treatments. Skin types were recorded and progress was documented by PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) scores. Side effects and total amount of UVA received were documented. The purpose of this study was to record the efficacy of our protocol for PUVA baths on different skin types while evaluating all aspects of the treatment.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1975

Staphylococcal bacteremia and hexachlorophene bathing. Epidemic in a newborn nursery.

An outbreak of staphylococcal bacteremia in healthy, full-term neonates occurred in the newborn nursery at a large county hospital not employing prophylactic hexachlorophene bathing. Seven infants had staphylococcal bacteremia and one had omphalitis. Two of the three isolates obtained for phage typing were type 86, and the other was 3c/71. Staphylococcal colonization rate in the nursery was 64% when the outbreak was recognized; 86% of these isolates were type 86. No predominant phage type was isolated from nursery personnel. The outbreak followed a six-month preliminary study that showed a rise in staphylococcal colonization rate from 2.2% with hexachlorophene bathing to 67% with a nonhexachlorophene-containing preparation. In a community survey of infants born during the two months prior to the epidemic, seven of eight babies with lesions were infected with Staphylococcus aureus type 86.

Axilla↗
PubMed1987

Application of two-bath development processing to transmission electron films and plates.

In particular areas of materials research transmission electron microscopy has traditionally been plagued by the seemingly inherent problems of excessive photographic contrast and high densities. This need not always be the case. This article will suggest that the use of a development process in which the developing agent and its accelerator are split into two baths can accomplish the desirable effects of compressing the contrast range of the negative and limiting excessive density without loss of recorded detail. The developer used in the study is a commercially available formula called Diafine. Two-bath developers can be formulated by individuals. At the time of writing, Diafine was the only off-the-shelf split developer known to the author.

Microscopy, Electron↗
PubMed1980

Tail skin vasodilatation and bath test in capsaicin-desensitized rats.

Vasodilatation in response to heat, the role of tail vasodilatation in thermolysis and the ability of the animals to use free water for evaporative cooling were studied in control and capsaicin-desensitized rats. 1) While vasodilatation in the tail began in the controls as soon as their temperatures reached 38.5-39 degrees C, in most of the desensitized rats the onset of this reaction was above a body temperature of 40 degrees C. 2) When exposed to 32 degrees C, desalivated capsaicin-treated rats showed a significant hyperthermia as compared to the controls. If the tails were amputated too, the temperatures of the controls rose to near those of the desensitized animals. 3) In the case of prolonged heat exposure or at a higher ambient temperature (38 degrees C), the desalivated tail-amputated controls still remained more tolerant to heat than the desensitized rats. 4) Even at an ambient temperature of 38 degrees C, desalivated controls without tails exhibited excellent thermoregulation when a water bath was present; they used the free water for evaporation. Capsaicin-treated rats neglected the water bath, and their temperatures rose continuously. 5) The results suggests that capsaicin treatment impaired reflex vasodilatation to heat and the behaviour of using free water for heat dissipation.

Animals↗
PubMed1990

Psychological and physical reactions to whirlpool baths.

Physical and psychological reactions to whirlpool baths were studied in a group of 40 healthy adult volunteers. Responses were measured after 10-min immersions in whirlpools under on and off conditions. Whirlpools and warm baths both induce increases in pulse and finger temperature, although a greater increase in finger temperature is associated with whirlpools. Both conditions produced increased feelings of well-being and decreased state anxiety. Whirlpool immersion resulted in a slight decrease in DSM III symptoms of anxiety. Immersion did not produce consistent significant changes in blood pressure, respiration rate, muscle tension, or pupil size. No changes emerged in anxiety, hostility, or depression on the Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist. Although whirlpools appear to be a popular form of recreation, this study reveals limited significant incremental relaxation beyond the effects due to warm water alone.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

Intracellular electrolyte concentrations in the frog skin epithelium: effect of vasopressin and dependence on the Na concentration in the bathing media.

The intracellular electrolyte concentrations of the frog skin epithelium have been determined in thin freeze-dried cryosections using the technique of electron microprobe analysis. Stimulation of the transepithelial Na transport by arginine vasopressin (AVP) resulted in a marked increase in the Na concentration and a reciprocal drop in the K concentration in all epithelial cell layers. The effects of AVP were cancelled by addition of amiloride. It is concluded from these results that the primary mechanism by which AVP stimulates transepithelial Na transport is an increase in the Na permeability of the apical membrane. However, also some evidence has been obtained for an additional stimulatory effect of AVP on the Na pump. In mitochondria-rich cells and in gland cells no significant concentration changes were detected, supporting the view that these cells do not share in transepithelial Na transport. Furthermore, the dependence of the intracellular electrolyte concentrations upon the Na concentration in the outer and inner bathing solution was evaluated. Both in control and AVP-stimulated skins the intracellular Na concentration showed saturation already at low external Na concentrations, indicating that the self-inhibition of transepithelial Na transport is due to a reduction of the permeability of the apical membrane. After lowering the Na concentration in the internal bath frequently a Na increase in the outermost and a drop in the deeper epithelial layers was observed. It is concluded that partial uncoupling of the transport syncytium occurs, which may explain the inhibition of the transepithelial Na transport and blunting of the AVP response under this condition.

Amiloride↗
PubMed1994

Fibromyalgia--the effect of relaxation and hydrogalvanic bath therapy on the subjective pain experience.

In the present study, two established non-medicinal treatment methods are compared with regard to their effect on various psychological pain parameters in patients with fibromyalgia. Twelve patients underwent hydrogalvanic baths, 13 patients the Jacobson relaxation training. Statistical evaluation showed only one significant difference in the different dimensions of pain measured at the beginning and end of the therapy. In comparison with patients receiving Jacobson-therapy, there is a significantly higher decrease in pain intensity in the period from breakfast till lunch in patients receiving bath-therapy. Apart from this, no differences between the two treatment groups could be found, either in the quality of pain, the psychological symptoms accompanying it, in sleep quality or in pain behaviour.

Adult↗