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Objective To study the ExacTrac X-ray image guide system for patients with head and neck cancer.Methods Ten patients were chosen foe this study.It was immoblized using the head mask and frame fixtures.The two KV X-ray units were matched with the digitally reconstructed radiographs after positioning with the infrared markers.Then the setup errors on x (horizontal axis),y (vertical axis) and z (up-down) directions and rotation errors were obtained.Paired t-test between any two direction difference errors.Results The setup errors with ExacTrac X-ray image guide system for the patients in x,y,z directions and rotation errors were (0.57 ± 0.24) mm,(0.68 ± 0.19) mm,(1.54 ± 0.29) mm,(0.54 ±0.13) °,(0.60 ± 0.23) °,(0.51 ± 0.15) °.The z-axis direction have slightly larger error (P =0.02,0.01).The others have not statistical significance (P =0.06,0.10-0.41).Conclusions To use ExacTrac X-ray image guide system cooperating with the six degree of freedom treatment couch in image guided radiotherapy for is feasible,the motion errors ＜ 2 mm,the rotation errors ＜ 2°.Reduced of the setup errors with replace the sphere or to reduce pollution of the sphere,improve the accuracy,it could provide a better quality assurance in radiation therapy.
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Objective To explore the design and application of the multifunctional treatment beds on patients′ position compliance and comfort after intraocular retinal reattachment surgery. Methods Eighty-six patients needing special position nursing after intraocular retinal reattachment surgery were randomly divided into experiment and control groups. The former received the special multifunction treatment beds while normal ward beds were used for the control patients . The position compliance , comfort and the complications were observed one month after surgery. Result The position compliance and the degree of comfort in the experiment group were significantly better than those in the control group and the complication rate was significantly lower than that of the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusion The special multifunction treatment beds can be effective in increasing the patients compliance in positions and compliance as well as reducing postoperative complications and increasing the operation success rate.
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Objective To develop an improved product of the existing battlefield diagnosis and treatment bed by making the product smaller,the structure firmer,the function more perfect and the use more convenient,thus to benefit the use under the battlefield situations,and to improve the logistics support ability.Methods '08F,304'steel materials were adopted as prop-up parts of the bed.The fold type structure design,infusion shelf and mosquito net pole functions could be exchanged with each other.The special oxygen bottle clip was equipped.Results It had such advantages as lighter weight(half of the former),enlarged strength,diverse functions,simple operation and easy taking.As far as safety and reliability and operation flexibility concerned,it was far improved compared with the former one.The treatment bed met the requirement of diagnosis,treatment and nursing for patients under battlefield conditions.National patent of the product was declared.Conclusion The portable battlefield diagnosis and treatment bed is used under the field situation,so some more complicated structures and functions of the normal beds are omitted.Meanwhile,reasonable function combination and material and structure design are key factors in development.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2008,29(2):10-11,14]