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Human Kidneys Function and Structure

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What is the purpose of monitoring the heart during lithotripsy?

To reduce the treatment time to 30 minutes

To increase the number of shocks given to the patient

To synchronize the shock-waves with the heart cycle (correct)

To control the motorized tables

How many shocks are typically administered during a lithotripsy treatment?

1500 shocks (average) (correct)

300-500 shocks

1000-1200 shocks

600-900 shocks

What happens to the stone after the shock-waves in lithotripsy?

It is reduced to 1 to 2-mm fragments (correct)

It grows in size

It remains unaffected

It dissolves completely during treatment

What is the purpose of fluoroscopic verification during lithotripsy?

To verify if the stone or large particles are broken down Signup and view all the answers

How long does it typically take for the stone fragments to pass down the ureter after lithotripsy treatment?

Within 30 days Signup and view all the answers

Focused high-energy acoustic shock-waves are not important for extra-corporeal lithotripsy.

False Signup and view all the answers

Large aperture systems spread shock-wave energy on the skin entrance area.

True Signup and view all the answers

Plasma explosion method is the commonly used method for generating shockwaves in extracorporeal lithotripsy today.

False Signup and view all the answers

An electromagnetic shock-wave generation system includes a coil and an insulated metal membrane.

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The piezo-electric principle in shock-wave generation involves a coil and an insulated metal membrane.

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Human Kidneys Function and Structure

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of monitoring the heart during lithotripsy?

How many shocks are typically administered during a lithotripsy treatment?

What happens to the stone after the shock-waves in lithotripsy?

What is the purpose of fluoroscopic verification during lithotripsy?

How long does it typically take for the stone fragments to pass down the ureter after lithotripsy treatment?

Focused high-energy acoustic shock-waves are not important for extra-corporeal lithotripsy.

Large aperture systems spread shock-wave energy on the skin entrance area.

Plasma explosion method is the commonly used method for generating shockwaves in extracorporeal lithotripsy today.

An electromagnetic shock-wave generation system includes a coil and an insulated metal membrane.

The piezo-electric principle in shock-wave generation involves a coil and an insulated metal membrane.

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