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Urologic applications of the holmium laser.

Urologic nursing (2000-07-13)
G S Young, R Ball
ABSTRACT

The holmium laser has various urologic applications. It is important for urologic nurses and associates to be familiar with the laser physics and safety recommendations of the holmium laser, as well as to understand the applications and surgical techniques associated with this therapy.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
Holmium, chips, 99.9% trace metals basis
Holmium, rod, 100mm, diameter 3.8mm, 99%
Holmium, rod, 50mm, diameter 3.8mm, 99%
Holmium, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.0125mm, as rolled, 99%
Holmium, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.005mm, as rolled, 99%
Holmium, rod, 100mm, diameter 6.35mm, cast, 99%
Holmium, foil, 50x50mm, thickness 0.125mm, as rolled, 99%
Holmium, rod, 50mm, diameter 6.35mm, cast, 99%
Holmium, foil, light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.05mm, as rolled, 99%
Holmium, foil, 25x25mm, thickness 0.125mm, as rolled, 99%
Holmium, rod, 200mm, diameter 3.8mm, 99%
Holmium, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.0125mm, as rolled, 99%
Holmium, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.025mm, as rolled, 99%
Holmium, foil, not light tested, 100x100mm, thickness 0.0125mm, as rolled, 99%
Holmium, foil, light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.05mm, as rolled, 99%