MON-282 Feasibility and Safety of Fluid Overload Management in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients with Sweat Stimulation with the use of a Portable Sauna Bath: a Pilot Study

Abstract

Fluid overload (OH) is a common problem in patients with peritoneal dialysis (PD) and is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy, hypertension, increased mortality and other adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Despite improvements in PD therapy, OH continues to be a frequent complication, due to a number of pathologic, economic, educational, social, and psychological factors affecting this population. Therefore, alternative therapies are needed to the reduce OH, and its complications.