Safe Working Load - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Cables, ropes, chains and slings SWL (safe working load) marked thereon strictly adhered to? Certification and retest procedures specified and implemented? Adequate and suitable storage …
Indications and contraindications for shock wave lithotripsy and how to ...
Oct 1, 2018 · Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) has been a safe and effective non-invasive treatment option for nephrolithiasis since the early 1980s [1]. Since then, lithotripter technology has been refined, and …
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in the management of urinary ...
Apr 1, 2024 · Objective Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) currently plays an important role in the treatment of urinary tract lithiasis. The purpose of this article was to describe new concepts and …
Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Renal and Ureteric Stones
Oct 1, 2011 · SWL in situ is recommended for upper ureteric stones <10 mm, and SWL or URS are recommended for bigger stones. Distal ureteric stones <10 mm should be approached with either …
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Dec 1, 2025 · A single dose of ciprofloxacin reduced the risk of post-SWL pyelonephritis, with a modest absolute benefit. The patient importance of this reduction depends on individual preferences in …
Cost and Effectiveness of Flexible Ureteroscopy Versus Shockwave ...
Nov 1, 2025 · The clinical application of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is declining in many countries due to economic aspects as well as higher stone-free rates demonstrated by flexible ureteroscopy …
Technological innovations in shock wave lithotripsy
Jan 1, 2024 · Since 1980, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) has been employed in the treatment of urolithiasis, offering noninvasive alternatives to surgi…
Groundwater Level - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The SWL in the premonsoon season varies at different locations. For example, the SWL in the premonsoon season of 2013 was 4.8 meters-below ground level (mbgl) at Bhimnagar, 6.2 mbgl at …
International Alliance of Urolithiasis Guideline on Shockwave ...
May 1, 2023 · The present guideline on shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) is the third in the IAU series on urolithiasis management and includes preoperative evaluation, procedural tips and tricks, and follow …
Effectiveness of Flexible Ureterorenoscopy Versus Extracorporeal Shock ...
Mar 1, 2021 · Primary flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) are treatment options in patients with renal calculi of 5–15 m…