[Changes in plasma electrolytes and their regulatory hormones during an acute exposure to heat. Human studies in a Finnish sauna]

C R Seances Soc Biol Fil. 1980;174(2):146-50.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Plasma Na, K, Cl, Ca, P didn't or moderately be altered by exposure to acute heat in sauna bath (20 mn, 80 degrees C, relative humidity 15-20%). However, CO2T decreased, ARP, aldosterone, ACTH, PRL increased, and PTH wasn't modified.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / blood
  • Adult
  • Aldosterone / blood
  • Electrolytes / blood*
  • Female
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parathyroid Hormone / blood
  • Prolactin / blood
  • Renin / blood
  • Steam Bath*

Substances

  • Electrolytes
  • Parathyroid Hormone
  • Aldosterone
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Prolactin
  • Renin