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2023-11-26
The Extremities Solution: Flexible Limb Immobilization Strategies in Radiation Therapy
Limb immobilization poses unique challenges in radiation therapy due to the wide range of limb movements and the necessity for individualized treatment approaches. It is crucial to ensure impeccable reproducibility while prioritizing patient comfort. The clinical utilization of vacuum bags and thermoplastic masks has become increasingly prevalent to address these requirements. These advanced methods offer tailored immobilization solutions, maximizing treatment precision, reproducibility, and patient comfort throughout the radiation therapy.
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2023-10-17
How to Use Klarity Athena Supine™ Breast System
The Klarity Athena Breast System is an adjustable baseplate for supine positioning. The carbon fiber baseplate attaches to a treatment table and can be raised or lowered with elevation supports. The Athena R610- NDCF includes arm cups and upper hand grips for overhead arm positioning. Lower hand grips are also included to facilitate additional arm positioning options. The patient’s bottom is supported by an adjustable bottom cushion. A leg cushion elevates the lower limbs for better patient comfort. A headrest is included as well.
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2023-09-01
Experiences and Methods for Storing Radiotherapy Masks and Cushions
Radiation therapy plays a crucial role in cancer treatment, requiring precise positioning of immobilization devices to ensure accurate and effective delivery of radiation beams. However, inadequate storage practices can lead to unhygienic conditions and potentially damage these essential devices. This article will highlight the importance of proper mask storage and provide practical tips to ensure optimal hygiene and longevity.
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An advanced indexing tool for head & shoulder stabilization
Klarity Head & Shoulder AccuCushions are an ultra-precise method for cranial, C-spine, and shoulder immobilization where sub-millimeter margins are required. In one recent case from Jieyang People's Hospital (Jieyang Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University ), the head and neck cancer patient undergoing radiotherapy was immobilized with the combination of "AccuCushion + BiteLok + Thermoplastic mask". The solution in this case was evidenced with better outcome and greater accuracy. The AccuCushion wraps up over the shoulders to provide comfortable but firm shoulder suppression. When using with a head & shoulder mask and Bitelok, this AccuCushion enables indexing for the whole chest and shoulder girdle.
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New state-of-the-art wing boards allow patients to lie more comfortably during radiotherapy
New state-of-the-art wing boards enable radiographers to position patients in readiness for treatment as accurately and comfortably as possible
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Klarity SRS system uses well on TomoTherapy
Klarity SRS System is clinically evidenced a reliable immobilization solution for TomoTherapy System in First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University recently! The case shows that our system improves patient comfort and achieves sub-millimeter positioning accuracy, which is required for high precision stereotactic treatment.
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From MD Anderson Cancer Center to Klarity Green Mask
Klarity Green Mask represent a significant advancement in patient immobilization technology.. Klarity Green thermoplastic material has multiple advantages over traditional thermoplastic. Not only is it stronger, but it’s also nonstick and doesn’t feel tacky. It is very popular in Europe, United States, Australia, Britain, France, Spain, and Italy etc.
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Operation Skills for Klarity SRS System
Brain metastases are the most common intracranial malignancy. Incidence of brain metastases has risen as systemic therapies have improved and patients with metastatic disease live longer. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has become an increasingly popular option because of its relatively short, convenient, and noninvasive treatment course.
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Klarity's frameless SRS solution well used for linac-based stereotactic surgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-surgical procedure that delivers precisely-targeted radiation at much higher doses, in only a single or few treatments, as compared to traditional radiation therapy. SRS and SBRT(Stereotactic body radiation therapy) are important alternatives to invasive surgery, especially for patients who are unable to undergo surgery and for tumors and abnormalities that are hard to reach, located close to vital organs/anatomic regions or subject to movement within the body.
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