|
KMID : 1164220040160010067
|
|
Journal of Korean Society for Radiotherapeutic Technology
2004 Volume.16 No. 1 p.67 ~ p.72
|
|
|
The evaluation of effectiveness of 3DCA using vacuum bag(Vac-Lock) for patient immobilization device
|
|
Lee Young-Cheol
Kim Dong-Wook
|
|
|
Abstract
|
|
|
Purpose : Patient immobilization is crucial factor for radiation therapy. Generally, we have been used vacuum bag immobilization device(Vac-Lock) for whole body immobilization. In order to easily set up of vacuum bag(Vac-Lock), we made a 3DCA(3-Dimensional Conformal Accessary). The purpose of this study is evaluation of effectiveness of 3DCA using Vack-Lock for patient immobilization.
Materials and Methods : We made 3DCA(3-Dimensional Conformal Accessary) tool of wooden boards. The reasons to choice of wooden boards are its easily handling nature and cheap expenses.
Results : (1) We reduced man power from persons to 1person to make immobilizations, (2) Shortened work time from 1hour to within 10minutes. (3) Avoid a collision to treatment gantry head. (4) Its shapes are smart and clean.
Conclusion : We have made and used 3DCA(3-Dimensional Conformal Accessary) tool was very effective and convenience for the patients and users.
|
|
|
KEYWORD
|
|
|
|
|
|
FullTexts / Linksout information
|
|
|
|
|
Listed journal information
|
|
|
|