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hydrotherapy
peroxide bath
physical medicine

definition

peroxide bath

1. run bath at about 100° F
2. dissolve one tablespoon of potassium permanganate in 1 quart of boiling water, and pour into bath
3. stir in 1.5 tablespoons of sulfuric acid
4. add 16 oz. hydrogen peroxide, causing effervescence
5. patient sits still in bath, and will experience a mild prickling sensation
6. maintain water temperature
6. stay in bath 20 min., then go to bed


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