Ateneo - UPO

patient's radiotherapy process
Introduction and simulation path.
Telecobalt therapy and accelerator equipment, technology differences.
Multileaf collimator.
Immobilization systems.
Mergers and protections.
Accessories and their manufacture.
Radiographic checks with double image and positioning verification systems.
Errors.

Modern radiotherapy. Practical aspects and technological innovations. G. Guzzi, R. Morra

Lecture slides.

The purpose of the module is to learn about radiotherapy equipment, their use and the ability to apply new knowledge in patient management, from the simulation phase to radiotherapy treatment.

The student must have knowledge of Anatomy, Physics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology.

Theoretical lessons in the classroom and practical lessons in the ward

The verification of learning takes place with the presentation of a questionnaire with open-ended answers and multiple choice on Radiotherapy topics proposed during the lessons.

What is radiotherapy.
Procedure of a patient in a radiotherapy department.

Evolution of the technique.
Equipment.

From simulation to treatment.

Immobilization systems.

Accessories and preparation of conformations.

Multileaf collimator.

VisionRT.

Clarity.

Lesson in the department to verify the knowledge learned.