Lab 9 Resource Sheet - Pituitary Flashcards

1
Q

position of patient and devices used

A
supine 
B HR 
S-frame w/ short mask 
HOC holding ring 
knee sponge
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2
Q

technique

A

SAD

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3
Q

machine and energy

A

6 MV

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4
Q

field arrangement

A

SAD laterals and vertex

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5
Q

CT scanning borders

A

Superior: top of skull with flash

Inferior: low neck including the clavicles

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6
Q

field borders

A

CAX in the center of the pituitary
Use a 4x4 cm field

RT Lateral:
Collimator: 130

LT Lateral:
Collimator: 230

Vertex:
Gantry: 130
Collimator: 180
Couch: 90

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7
Q

contour

A

Rt eye
Lt eye
pituitary

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8
Q

prescription

A

180 cGy/fx x 25 fx = 4500 cGy

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