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extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)

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procedure using ultrasound outside the body to bombard and disintegrate a stone within

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kidney dialysis

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methods of filtering impurities from the blood, replacing the function of one or both kidneys lost in renal failure

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hemodialysis

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method of removing impurities by pumping the patient’s blood through a dialyzer, the specialized filter of the artificial kidney machine (hemodialyzer)

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peritoneal dialysis

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method of removing impurities using the peritoneum as the filter; a catheter inserted in the peritoneal cavity delivers cleansing fluid (dialysate) that is washed in and out in cycles

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urinary catheterization

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methods of placing a tube into the bladder to drain or collect urine

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straight catheter

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a type of catheter that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to relieve urinary retention or to collect a sterile specimen of urine for testing

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Foley catheter

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a catheter inserted through the urethra and into the bladder that includes a collection system allowing urine to be drained into a bag; the catheter can remain in place for an extended period

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suprapubic catheter

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a catheter inserted through an abdominal incision above the pubic bone that includes a collection system allowing urine to be drained into a bag; used for long-term catheterization

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analgesic

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a drug that relieves pain

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antibiotic

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a drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

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antispasmodic

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a drug that relieves spasm

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diuretic

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drug that increases the secretion of urine

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