10 Questions
What is the purpose of monitoring the heart during lithotripsy?
To synchronize the shock-waves with the heart cycle
How many shocks are typically administered during a lithotripsy treatment?
1500 shocks (average)
What happens to the stone after the shock-waves in lithotripsy?
It is reduced to 1 to 2-mm fragments
What is the purpose of fluoroscopic verification during lithotripsy?
To verify if the stone or large particles are broken down
How long does it typically take for the stone fragments to pass down the ureter after lithotripsy treatment?
Within 30 days
Focused high-energy acoustic shock-waves are not important for extra-corporeal lithotripsy.
False
Large aperture systems spread shock-wave energy on the skin entrance area.
True
Plasma explosion method is the commonly used method for generating shockwaves in extracorporeal lithotripsy today.
False
An electromagnetic shock-wave generation system includes a coil and an insulated metal membrane.
True
The piezo-electric principle in shock-wave generation involves a coil and an insulated metal membrane.
False
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