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Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, one arm extended
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Zero
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA
2MAC, Propofol Drip
3Conscious Sedation, Local Anesthetic
The Surgery

Initially, the C-arm will be used to locate the kidney stones. The patient is placed on the ESWL table and either gel or water is placed between the patient and the machine. The machine is then...

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