When a surgical face mask or an N95 respirator is necessary for the head and neck cancer patient undergoing radiotherapy, an open face thermoplastic mask may make it easier for the patient’s head or head & shoulders being immobilized in the same time wearing a face mask/respirator.
Open Face Masks are widely used for patients with claustrophobia, as well as in surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) for head & neck cancer patients. It’s proved and clinically accepted that the open area doesn’t compromise the immobilization stability.
In response to current clinic needs, Klarity has Open Face masks for all standard frame types.
CLINICAL USE
The normal head & shoulder mask with a cutout at the face area is well accepted by a leading cancer center in Wuhan where was the COVID epicenter.
This is a simple yet effective solution to have the face open and allow for easy breathing when patient is wearing a face mask.
Importantly, it's much easier to handle for the therapists who never practise open face masks.
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