title: Utilizing the digital couch position display of the simulator.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Albany Medical College, N.Y. 12208, USA.
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Kohut
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*