Russian Steam Bath

40-54°C (105-130°F)

Materials needed

Steam source (tea kettle, rice cooker etc .)
Chair
Large towels
Large sheet and plastic to make a tent
Basin with ice cold water and washcloth for the head,
Bucket for foot bath

Indications

Contraindications

Diabetes
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Loss of skin sensation
Obesity or emaciation
Recent meal or drugs
Lymphedema
Multiple Sclerosis
Seizure disorders
Hypothyroidism
Pregnancy
Unconsciousness
Hepatitis
Severe arteriosclerosis

Special Considerations

Offer cool water.
Wait 1-2 hrs. after a meal to give this treatment.
Keep the head cool
Ice bag over heart if heart rate is 120 or
Stop if patient becomes dizzy or pulse 130 bpm
Tonic/stimulates: 10 min.
Sedative: 15-20 min.
Detox: Max. 30 minutes

Procedure

Place steam source under chair (towards the back)
Drape chair with towels over back and seat.
Combine with hot foot bath
Dry towel around neck
Drape sheet and plastic around patient, chair and hot foot bath bucket
Check pulse frequently
Place ice bag if HR is 120
Tonic: 5-10 minutes Sedative: 15-20 minutes.
End with cooling
Dry well, stay warm.
Rest for 1 hour