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Children in sauna: cardiovascular adjustment.

E Jokinen1, I Välimäki, K Antila

  • 1Cardiorespiratory Research Unit, University of Turku, Finland.

Pediatrics
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Finnish sauna use can strain children's circulatory systems, especially in younger children. Close supervision is recommended for young children during sauna bathing to prevent potential cardiovascular issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Physiology
  • Environmental Health
  • Cardiovascular Regulation

Background:

  • Sauna bathing is a common practice, but its physiological effects on children are not fully understood.
  • Understanding circulatory adjustments to heat stress is crucial for pediatric health.
  • Finnish sauna conditions were simulated to assess heat stress responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the circulatory adjustments of children and adolescents to heat stress.
  • To evaluate the impact of a Finnish sauna environment on pediatric cardiovascular responses.
  • To identify potential risks associated with sauna use in different age groups.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 61 children and 20 adolescents/young adults exposed to a climatic chamber simulating a Finnish sauna.

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  • Monitoring of rectal temperature, heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
  • Assessment of cardiac output and stroke volume changes during and after heat exposure.

    • Main Results:

    • Rectal temperature and heart rate increased significantly in all subjects during heat exposure.
    • Younger children (<10 years) experienced post-sauna blood pressure decreases and two vasovagal collapses.
    • Cardiac output increased in most, but not all, children; stroke volume decreased significantly in those under 5 years old.

    Conclusions:

    • Finnish sauna bathing places significant demands on children's circulatory regulation.
    • Young children (<5 years) exhibit reduced stroke volume and altered cardiac output responses.
    • Careful supervision of young children during sauna use is essential to mitigate cardiovascular risks.