A convenient and reliable method for carbogen breathing in man.
The feasibility of carbogen breathing and the intake of nicotinamide in combination with radiation therapy is currently being tested for clinical application. A dependable and convenient system for carbogen breathing is presented which can be easily combined with techniques for immobilization of the patient. The proposed method ensures adequate breathing of carbogen.
Kaanders
J H
JH
Institute of Radiotherapy, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
van der Maazen
R W
RW
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008397:Masks; D010100:Oxygen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010313:Partial Pressure; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents; D011878:Radiotherapy; D012828:Silicones
D006454:Hemoglobins; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents; D012828:Silicones; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; C011700:carbogen; D010100:Oxygen