Lithotripsy - A patient guide

This production is intended to give you advice before you attend your initial lithotripsy treatment appointment. The production covers:
1. What lithotripsy is
2. Getting ready for lithotripsy treatment
3. Getting to the hospital
4. Checking in at the department
5. Having a pre treatment X Ray
6. Meeting the nurse and having pre treatment checks
7. Signing consent
8. Positioning on the treatment table
9. Coupling with the treatment head
10. Having treatment and length of treatment
11. What lithotripsy does
12. Finishing treatment and getting changed
13. Follow up advice and further treatment schedule
14. Post treatment advice and side effects
15. Success rates for lithotripsy
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