Kidney stones can be one of the most painful urologic conditions patients experience. In this educational session titled “Crushing It: Slam-Dunk Strategies for Managing Kidney Stones,” Jeremy D. Lai, MD shares practical, evidence-based approaches for diagnosing, treating, and preventing kidney stones (renal calculi) in clinical practice. Hosted by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, this presentation highlights key insights from the Chicago Metro SUNA Spring Conference, where urology professionals gather to discuss the latest advancements in urologic care, stone management, and patient education. In this session, Dr. Lai discusses modern strategies that help healthcare providers better manage kidney stone patients, including clinical evaluation, treatment options, and prevention strategies that can improve long-term outcomes. Topics discussed in this presentation include: • Understanding how kidney stones form and common stone types• Recognizing symptoms of renal colic and urinary obstruction• Diagnostic tools used to identify stones, including imaging and laboratory testing• Treatment options such as medical management, ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and shockwave lithotripsy• Strategies to help patients prevent recurring kidney stones• The role of hydration, diet, and metabolic evaluation in stone prevention• Nursing considerations for caring for patients with kidney stones Kidney stones affect millions of people each year, making this topic highly relevant for urology nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in urologic care. Understanding the latest treatment approaches and prevention strategies is essential for improving patient outcomes and reducing recurrence. This conference presentation provides practical takeaways for clinicians and educational insights for anyone interested in learning more about kidney stone treatment, urology care, and urinary health. 👉 Subscribe for more urology education, conference coverage, and clinical insights:https://www.youtube.com/@UroNurse1 Stay connected with UroNurse, where healthcare professionals share knowledge to improve urologic patient care, nursing practice, and bladder health education. The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.
