Source gas
By spring gas we mean gas that springs directly from the ground or accompanies mineral waters, sometimes industrially produced food-grade CO2 is also used. The spring gas acts vasomotorically, analgesic and improves tissue trophicity.
Composition[edit | edit source]
Natural spring gas must contain at least 90% CO2, if we want to use it for gas injection application into the subcutaneous tissue, its volume must be at least 96%. Undesirable components of source gas include H2S, O2, N2 and water in the form of water vapor.
Usage in spa treatment[edit | edit source]
- Total baths patients sit comfortably in the pool, after which spring gas begins to flow into the pool, the duration of the procedure is approx. 30-45 minutes,
- partial baths' more often known as gas envelopes, the patient is wrapped in a plastic bag, then gas is blown into the bag with a gun, procedure time approx. 20-30 minutes,
- bath in gas dissolved in water is a classic bath with water enriched with CO2,
- gas injection is the application of a small amount of gas into the subcutaneous pacint,
- pneumopuncture is the application of a small amount of gas to acupuncture points.
Indication[edit | edit source]
The spectrum of indications is wide, mainly diseases of the cardiovascular system (conditions after myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, ISCHDK, varicose veins) and then vertebrogenic algic syndrome or perhaps migraines.
Contraindications[edit | edit source]
Contraindications mainly include local inflammation of the skin, bleeding disorders, fear and, in general carbon baths, hysteria.
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References[edit | edit source]
- JANDOVÁ, Dobroslava. Balneologie. 1. edition. Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2820-9.
