Simulator Flashcards

1
Q

A machine that uses x-ray tube but imitate all of the mechanical, geometrical and optical features of the treatment plan.

A

Simulator

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2
Q

Purpose of Simulator

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😊

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3
Q

Determining thr extent of the tumor and location of critical organs

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Tumor localization

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4
Q

Verifies the accuracy of treatment plan

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Treatment verification

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5
Q

2 types of simulator

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X-ray simulator

CT simulator

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6
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C shaped, structural support the gantry (both x-ray tube and image intensifier)

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Gantry Arm

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7
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The fixed point in space where the gantry rotates

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Isocenter

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8
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Location: central point of rotation of the gantry arm used to measure the gantry angle

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Protractor

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9
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Has a large and small focal spot

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X-ray tube

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10
Q

Small focal spot ahould not be greater than

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0.6 mm

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11
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To obtain a sharp image of the field defining wires

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X-ray tube

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12
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Similar to digital x-ray. Used for taking portal images

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Beam view

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13
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Converts x-ray image into light image

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Image intensifier

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14
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Location: other side of the gantry arm

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Image intensifier

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15
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A device which a patient is positioned during treatment or simulation

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Patient table top

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15
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For body alignment

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Fiducial plate or Reticle

16
Q

Plexiglass/plastic tray imbedded with lead markers at regular intervals

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Fiducial plate or Reticle

17
Q

Positioned in the head of the gabtry but the field defining waves and the accessory holding

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Fiducial plate or Reticle

18
Q

Mounted on the collimator/gantry head

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Accessory holder

19
Q

Serves as a block tray holder and an electron cone adapter

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Accessory holder

20
Q

Optical Distance Indicator (ODI) also called as

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Rangefinder

21
Q

Projects a scale onto the px’s skin which corresponds to the SSD. Mounted near the collimator.

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Optical Distance Indicator (ODI) also called as

22
Q

Comprise most of the gantry head

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Collimator assembly

23
Q

Location: collimator assembly

They represent the edge of the treatment field within the larger image that is defined by the beam limiting devices

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Field Defining Wars

24
Q

Made of 2-3mm of lead. Define the size and axis of the beam.

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Beam Restricting Diaphragms