Brainlab RT/RS Hardware User's Manual page 63

IMMOBILIZATION HARDWARE
How to Mold the Top Mask
Steps
Hardware User Guide Rev. 4.9 RT / RS Stereotactic Hardware
1. Remove the clips from the vertical posts.
2. Place the top mask (④ on Figure 28) in the water bath until it becomes transparent.
3. Remove the mask from the bath and place on a towel to dry.
Before proceeding, test the temperature of the softened mask to ensure the patient's
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comfort.
Place the mask centrally over the patient's face ensuring that the curve in the mask is
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placed towards the patient's mouth.
6. Stretch the mask carefully and evenly towards the vertical posts.
7. Snap the mask onto the vertical posts and secure it with the 2 mm clips.
Gently contour the mask onto the patient's face. Make sure that the sides attached to
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the vertical posts are also molded to fit onto the patients face.
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