For patients undergoing radiation therapy, irregular breathing can be a major source of anxiety. The Klarity Respiratory Belt controls the motion of tumors and organs of patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments. It can be used to limit internal motion and enable shallow breathing treatments for patients who have irregular breathing patterns or cannot hold their breath.
How Klarity Respiratory Belt Delivers Better Outcomes:
The Klarity Respiratory Belt (R624-SCF1-7MR) is designed as a stand-alone device to compress the abdominal area due to motion from breathing. An indexing scale and sphygmomanometer pump are used to ensure consistency of positioning and inflation between CT simulation and treatment. It can be used in conjunction with vacuum bags or other positioning devices to ensure precision when positioning patients.
Klarity's Easy-to-Use Application:
1. Assist the patient onto the table and into the appropriate position.
2. Index the loosened belt around the patient and ensure it is fixed. This can be used with or without a vacuum bag.
3. Form any desired immobilization devices for the patient.
4. Tighten the belt using the velcro strap on top of the belt.
5. Make note of the position using the indexing scale on the device. For example: H3 would indicate that the strap belt was set to the “H” line at the 3cm location.
6. After tightening the velcro strap, attach the sphygmomanometer pump to the valve on the belt.
7. Inflate the belt to the appropriate pressure. The physician should determine pressure based on patient tolerance at CT simulation.
8. Once the belt is set to the desired pressure, detach the sphygmomanometer pump.
9. Ensure the patient tolerates compression before performing CT simulation or treatment.
10. Note the settings of the indexing scale on the strap to ensure reproducible fit.
By fostering a precise, comfortable, and efficient radiation therapy experience, the Klarity Respiratory Belt empowers patients to face treatment with greater confidence and peace of mind.
