Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for fragmenting renal and ureteral stones. By employing an external machine generating powerful pressure waves, it effectively pulverizes hard concretions like urinary stones into small, passable particles. The procedure is distinguished by its noninvasive nature, allowing the shockwaves to pass harmlessly through soft tissue until focused on the targeted stone, minimizing patient discomfort and facilitating a fast recovery.This activity describes ESWL’s applications, including stone chemical composition, anatomical considerations, and patient selection criteria. EWSL is compared to other stone treatment modalities, particularly ureteroscopy, highlighting its invasiveness, patient tolerance, and cost-effectiveness advantages. Further, by emphasizing the collaborative efforts of the interprofessional healthcare team in patient evaluation and care, this activity enhances understanding and proficiency in administering extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients with nephrolithiasis.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/21488
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
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