Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1995-02-13
1996-04-30
Zele, Krista M.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128659, 2502521, A61B 600
Patent
active
055115497
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a method for radiation beam therapy delivery system normalization and dose calibration. A prescribed treatment plan is compared to a database of pre-existing and pre-calibrated treatment plans. Upon existence of a matching plan, appropriate calibration factors are assigned to the delivery system monitors according to the pre-existing plan. Variations in delivery system operation are corrected by independent correction of all delivery system monitors established by standard relative calibration taken prior to patient treatment. The advantages of the present invention are particularly significant for proton therapy facilities containing a plurality of delivery systems. The method permits a prescribed treatment to be administered with accuracy not only at the station associated with the initial treatment planning, but at any available delivery station.
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Coutrakon George
Legg David B.
Miller Daniel W.
Moyers Michael F.
Siebers Jeffrey V.
Felger Shawna J.
Loma Linda Medical Center
Zele Krista M.
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