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Sauna bath
A hot, humid atmosphere created in a small enclosed area by pouring water on heated rocks.
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Saline bath
Bath given in artificial seawater made by dissolving 8 lb (3.6 kg) of sea salt or a mixture of 7 lb (3.2 kg) of sodium chloride and ½ lb (227 g) of magnesium sulfate in 30 gal (114 L) of water.
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Powdered borax bath
Bath consisting of ½ lb (227 g) added to 30 gal (114 L) water; 5 oz (150 ml) glycerin may be added.
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Oxygen bath
A bath given by introducing oxygen into the water through a special device that is connected to an oxygen tank.
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Neutral sitz bath
Same as sitz bath, except temperature is 92° to 97°F (33.3° to 36. 1°C) or for foot bath 104° to 110°F (37.8° to 40°C), duration 15 to 60 min.
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Neutral bath
A bath in which no circulatory or thermic reaction occurs, temperature 92° to 97°F (33.3° to 36.1° C).
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Nauheim bath
A bath in which the body is immersed in warm water through which carbon dioxide is bubbled.
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Mustard bath
A stimulative hot foot bath consisting of a mixture of 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dry mustard in a quart (946 ml) of hot water added to a pail or large basin filled with water of 100° to 104°F (37.8° to 40°C).
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Mud bath
The use of mud in order to apply moist heat.
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Milk bath
A bath taken in milk for emollient purposes.
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