Why choose Orfit masks?
Patient comfort – increase acceptance. All Orfit head, neck and shoulders immobilization masks are available with various combinations of prepunched cutouts for ease of use. All Orfit masks have a non-stick coating.
Why immobilization masks Orfit thermoplastic?
Immobilization Masks Orfit Thermoplastic Masks are specifically designed to fit your patient’s needs and offer a highly precise and reproducible immobilization. Our engineering and production capabilities with proprietary thermoplastic formulations result in the best mask materials available.
Why choose Orfit for radiation therapy?
Thanks to a unique combination of advanced materials and innovative production methods, the Orfit system has achieved three critical goals for improving the quality of radiation therapy treatment: Patient comfort – increase acceptance.
What types of masks are available for head and neck immobilization?
Orfit’s head and neck masks are available to meet your specific immobilization requirements including chin only; head only; head and neck; head, neck and shoulders; open-face SGRT compatible, and pediatrics.
What is Orfit mask?
Orfit head and neck immobilization solutions ensure high precision, reproducibility and patient comfort, resulting in more precise radiation therapy and radiosurgery. Incredibly easy to use, each solution consists of a fixation plate, head support, and thermoplastic mask.
What is the reason for creating face masks in radiation therapy?
“The purpose of the mask is to hold your head and neck still and in exactly the right position during treatment,” says Patti Chapin, a radiation therapy technologist in Roswell Park's Radiation Medicine department.
Why do they strap you down for radiation?
Depending on your treatment area, you may be asked to grab special straps that push your shoulders down during the imaging scans. This is to make sure your shoulders are out of the area of the scan.
What is the aim of immobilization devices in radiotherapy treatment?
The aim of immobilisation in radiotherapy is to secure the patient is in the same position at each treatment fraction. This is required in order to deliver the planned radiation doses accurately.
What mask protects from radiation?
After testing dozens of radiation masks, MIRA Safety's CM-6M CBRN Gas Mask is our top pick. A gas mask and protective gear will provide you with complete protection if you are in a contaminated area, whether it is caused by a nuclear attack, radiation leak, biological weapon or chemical attack.
What are the effects of radiation to the brain?
Radiation to the brain can also have side effects that show up later – usually from 6 months to many years after treatment ends. These delayed effects can include serious problems such as memory loss, stroke-like symptoms, and poor brain function.
How long does it take for a brain tumor to shrink after radiation?
This can occur six months to a few years after treatment. However, there is less risk of necrosis today because of newer, targeted radiation therapies and the emergence of powerful imaging, brain mapping and information technologies.
Do tumors grow back after radiation?
Normal cells close to the cancer can also become damaged by radiation, but most recover and go back to working normally. If radiotherapy doesn't kill all of the cancer cells, they will regrow at some point in the future.
Do you have to wear a mask for radiation?
If you are receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, brain cancer, or brain metastases, then you will most likely have to get a thermoplastic mask made for treatment. The mask is worn every day for treatment. Thermoplastic masks are made of a plastic material and look like mesh.
What is a thermoplastic mask?
Thermoplastic masks are made of a plastic material and look like mesh. The purpose of the mask is to keep you in position to ensure accurate delivery of the radiation beam. The mask will be worn each day for treatment.
What is Mould room in radiotherapy?
THE FUNCTION OF A MOULD ROOM FOR TELETHERAPY. Mould room techniques are necessary to get the best from teletherapy treatment. They are directed at: — Ensuring that the part of the patient being treated remains in the same position from start to end of a fraction of radiotherapy.
What are the devices used for immobilization?
Types of Immobilization Devices The cast, splint, or brace will provide support to the injured joint from both above and below when an arm, hand, leg, or foot requires immobilization. Hip, upper thigh, shoulder or upper arm injuries require a cast that encloses the body and extends up or down the injured arm or leg.