The use of thermal plastics for immobilization of patients during radiotherapy

Russell L. Gerber; James E. Marks; James A. Purdy

doi:10.1016/0360-3016(82)90601-0

The use of thermal plastics for immobilization of patients during radiotherapy

Russell L. Gerber, James E. Marks, James A. Purdy

Department of Radiation Oncology

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Abstract

A new orthopedic casting material has been adapted to use for immobilizing patients undergoing radiation therapy. The material has proven to be less cumbersome and time-consuming than other products currently in .use. The necessary equipment and procedures required to form a immobilization cast using thermal plastic material are described.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1461-1462
Number of pages	2
Journal	International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
Volume	8
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(82)90601-0
State	Published - Aug 1982

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Patient immobilization
Simulation molds

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