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When Lithotripsy is performed the patient may be surrounded by?
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When lithrotripsy is performedthe patient may be surrounded by?
people, liquid, stones, or gel
Does a 4mm kidney stone require lithotripsy?
In some patients a 4mm kidney stone may not need lithotripsy, however, for some patients this may be too large to pass without assistance.
What secondary biopsy may be performed on a patient with lymphoma?
The doctor may perform a bone marrow biopsy.
When does lithotripsy require a stent?
Some patients may have a stent placed prior to the lithotripsy procedure. A stent is a plastic tube placed in the ureter which allows the passage of gravel and urine after the ESWL procedure is completed.
What risks are there for lithotripsy?
Other problems may include perirenal hematomas (blood clots near the kidneys)
Under what circumstances is second-look surgery performed?
after a procedure or course of treatment to determine if the patient is free of disease. If disease is found, additional procedures may or may not be performed at the time
What is the medical term meaning destruction of kidney stones?
"Litho-" means stone, "-lysis" is degradation, or dissolution, therefore, Im assuming "Litholysis" would be the term you are looking for.] Also to add to the previous definition, the word you could be looking for may be lithrotripsy which means the breaking up of stones. This is a procedure done by doctors to help a patient pass a stone.
What preparation is necessary before fracture repair is performed?
blood and urine studies may be taken from the patient. X rays may follow this if not previously acquired
What is the medical term meaning surgical crushing of gallstones?
It depends on how you crush it. If using ultrasound from outside the body, the procedure is called ESWL - extracorporeal sound wave lithotripsy . The machine used to perform this procedure is called a Lithotriptor. +++ It doesn't "crush" the calculus, but cause it to disintegrate by cavitation induced by extremely high frequency sound-waves - basically they shake it to bits.
In cpr if the airway is open and the patient was given rescue breaths and the air is not goin in?
In CPR, if the airway is open and the patient was given rescue breaths and the air is not going in, there may be something lodged in the patients throat, and the Heimlich maneuver should be performed.
Where are islands located at?
they are located on land surrounded by water:) Or you may say, " It's a piece of land surrounded by water".
What preparation for a lung biopsy does a patient undergo?
Blood tests may be performed before the procedure to check for clotting problems and blood type, in case a transfusion becomes necessary.
