J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1989 Dec;30(6):987-993.

The Effect of Bath and Sauna on IOP, BP, PR, and Body Temperature

• Lee KJ
• Oh JH

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of Bath and Sauna on IOP, BP, PR, and BT. This study was performed in 120 eyes of 60 volunteers. The IOP, BP, PR, and BT were taken before and after Bath and Sauna. The results of this study are briefly summarized as follows; A. Changes and significance of IOP. 1. The mean of IOP was 13.43 +/- 2.4mmHg before Bath and 16.98 +/- 2.7mmHg just after Bath. This change was statistically significant(P<0.01). 2. The mean of IOP was 13.43 +/- 2.7mmHg before Wet Sauna and 14.12 +/- 3.6mmHg just after Wet Sauna. This change was not statistically significant(P>0.05). 3. The mean of IOP was 12.64 +/- 2.1mmHg before Dry Sauna and 15.45 +/- 2.8mmHg just after Dry Sauna. This change was statistically significant(P<0.01). B. Changes and significance of BP. 1. Changes of systolic pressure between Before and After Bath, Wet Sauna, and Dry Sauna were statistically significant(P<0.01). 2. Changes of diastolic pressure between Before and After Bath, Wet Sauna, and Dry Sauna were statistically significant(P<0.01). C. Changes and significance of PR and BT Changes of PR(0.01

Keyword

Bath; SP; Body Temperature; IOP; PR; Sauna

MeSH Terms

Baths*
Blood Pressure
Body Temperature*
Steam Bath*
Volunteers