What Are the Treatments for Kidney Stones by an Emergency Medical Technician?
Kidney stones are deposits formed from crystals in the urine which grow large enough to be felt inside the urinary tract. Kidney stones can cause extreme pain as they travel trough the urinary system. The pain caused by kidney stones may necessitate emergency care by ambulance personnel. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), depending on their level of training, can provide comfort measures and supportive care for someone experiencing a kidney store while en route to a hospital for treatment.
