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[A patient positioning system in head and neck irradiation]
Summary
This study introduces a novel head and neck radiotherapy holding system for precise patient positioning. The system ensures reproducible setups and comfortable patient fixation, improving treatment accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Radiotherapy Technology
- Oncology Support Systems
Context:
- Head and neck radiotherapy requires precise patient immobilization for accurate dose delivery.
- Existing positioning systems may present challenges in reproducibility and patient comfort.
- Accurate patient positioning is critical to minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues.
Purpose:
- To present a novel holding system for patient positioning in head and neck radiotherapy.
- To enhance the ease and reproducibility of patient setup.
- To improve patient comfort during radiotherapy procedures.
Summary:
- The presented holding system provides comfortable neck support and effective fixation, preventing lateral or longitudinal patient movement.
- An integrated measuring tape facilitates easy determination of the chin-jugulum distance.
- UV ink and UV lamps are utilized for skin field marking, rendering it invisible in visible light spectrum for improved aesthetics and patient experience.
Impact:
- Improved accuracy and reproducibility in head and neck radiotherapy positioning.
- Enhanced patient comfort and reduced anxiety during treatment.
- Potential for wider adoption in clinical settings for head and neck cancer treatment.