Brainlab RT/RS Hardware User's Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Stereotactic Headring Components............................................................................................................48
Attaching the Fixation Posts.......................................................................................................................51
Adjusting the Torque Wrench .....................................................................................................................52
Affixing the Stereotactic Headring to the Patient ........................................................................................54
Stereotactic Mask System
Mask System Components ........................................................................................................................57
Molding the Mask .......................................................................................................................................60
Removing and Reattaching the Mask.........................................................................................................65
Upper Jaw Support
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Components ..............................................................................................................................................67
Attaching the Upper Jaw Support...............................................................................................................69
IMAGING
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Imaging with the Headring and Mask System
Localizer Design ........................................................................................................................................71
Attaching the Localizer...............................................................................................................................73
Angio Distortion Correction Module............................................................................................................75
POSITIONING FOR TREATMENT
Stereotactic Target Positioner
Overview....................................................................................................................................................77
Attaching the Overlays and Carrier Plates..................................................................................................79
Mounting the Stereotactic Target Positioner ...............................................................................................80
Positioning the System for Treatment.........................................................................................................81
Using the Stereotactic Counterweight ........................................................................................................82
Target Positioner for Leksell Headring
Overview....................................................................................................................................................84
Attaching the Overlays and Carrier Plates..................................................................................................85
Mounting the Target Positioner for Leksell Headring ..................................................................................86
Positioning the System for Treatment.........................................................................................................87
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Winston-Lutz Test
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Testing with the Phantom Pointer for Brainlab Headring.............................................................................90
Testing with the Phantom Pointer for a non-Brainlab Headring...................................................................92
Film Exposure ............................................................................................................................................94
CLEANING, DISINFECTION, AND STERILIZATION
Reprocessing
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Automatic Cleaning and Disinfection..........................................................................................................95
Neutral Steam Sterilization.........................................................................................................................97
Low Temperature Plasma Sterilization (LTP)..............................................................................................98
Stereotactic Hardware
Overview....................................................................................................................................................99
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Hardware User Guide Rev. 4.9 RT / RS Stereotactic Hardware
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