Utilizing the digital couch position display of the simulator.
The digital display of the simulator couch position is an often under utilized accessory. This function can be very helpful in determining patient separation and posterior source-to-skin distance (SSD) and also in the setting up of abutting and preplanned ports. Examples are presented to show the practical application for routine simulations.
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Albany Medical College, N.Y. 12208, USA.
D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*