OBJECTIVE: We compared the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy (URS) for the treatment of distal ureteral calculi with respect to patient satisfaction. MATERIALS ...
A multicentre study evaluating clinical outcomes and complications related to ureteroscopy (URS) in patients aged 80 years or older with stone disease found a 70% stone-free rate (SFR) for zero ...
Sedation dentistry uses medication to manage dental anxiety, ranging from minimal (nitrous oxide) to moderate (oral/IV sedation). It’s distinct from general anesthesia; most forms are “conscious ...
When a patient undergoes conscious sedation, they are given pain and relaxation medications via an intravenous (IV) line in the arm. Unlike general anesthesia, the patient remains awake throughout the ...
Deep Sedation During Ventilation Can Cost Patients Their Independence, Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients placed on mechanical ...
A high proportion of time spent in medication-induced deep sedation in the ICU was associated with an increased risk of loss of independent living in an observational study. About a third of that ...
PURPOSE: Report and review the literature on ureteral avulsion as a rare complication of ureteroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analyzed 3 cases of ureteral avulsion in a series of 4,645 ...
Background: critically ill patients require life-support technologies such as mechanical ventilation (breathing machines) and can experience pain, anxiety, and sleep deprivation related to their ...
Stent omission after ureteroscopy for a small uncomplicated renal stone appears safe and preferable for patients. Stent omission after ureteroscopy, even with the use of a ureteral access sheath, may ...
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“Here’s How I Knew I Had a Kidney Stone”: A Patient’s Story
Ouch: each year, more than 500,000 Americans seek care for kidney stones. Here's the story of one man's second—and how he's ...
Conscious sedation means you remain awake during the procedure unlike general anesthesia which puts you to sleep. You will receive medications for both pain and relaxation. We administer these ...
Janine E. Curcio and Dr. Robert Lowe provide a seven-point scale based on speech and responsiveness to decide whether or not to use sedation for an agitated patient. Managing an agitated or aggressive ...
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