Abstract
Objective: To describe the care provided by the Nursing team to patients undergoing extracorporeal lithotripsy. Experience report: This is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of renal lithiasis. With low incidence of complications, it is the first option for treatment, usually performed under anesthesia, at outpatient level, it lasts approximately 40 minutes, may be painful, depending on the intensity, gradual escalation of tension and number of impulses applied. On admission, the Nursing team confirms fasting, checks vital signs, puts on the identification bracelet, performs the anamnesis, and provides assistance throughout the procedure. Discharge instructions are given by the nurse in the recovery room. There may be cramps, pain in the lower back or lower abdomen, slight urinary bleeding, and it is usual for some purple or reddish spots to appear at the site. Fluid intake is encouraged, with dietary release and maintenance of relative rest on the day of the exam. Final considerations: The nursing care contemplates all the patient’s needs, respecting their individuality and paying attention to possible complications, providing quality assistance during the patients’s stay from the preparation to the anesthesia recovery room.