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Strategies for Reducing Risk of Elevated IRP

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Michelle Semins, MD,Seth Bechis, MD

Dr Michelle Semins discusses strategies to minimize elevated intra-renal pressure, emphasizing the principle of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) by reducing inflow and increasing outflow, and suggesting tools and techniques such as stopcocks, gravity bags, ureter access sheaths, and new suction devices, while also highlighting the importance of controlling other risk factors like bacteria.

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