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Respisens tracks patient breathing Mar 20, 2008

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Imaging Equipment Ltd
The Barn, Manor Farm, Church Lane
Chilcompton, Radstock
Bath
BA3 4HP
BA3 4HP
United Kingdom

Tel: 01761-417402
Fax: 01761-413600

Targeting a lung/breast tumour while constantly moving due to respiration is not an easy task.

Targeting a lung/breast tumour with high precision while it is constantly moving due to respiration is not an easy task. However, it is essential in some cases in order to avoid irradiating a vital organ such as the heart.

The Respisens is an innovative device for patient motion tracking during radiotherapy. The system consists of a miniaturized transmitter/receiver that measures a distance on the patient’s body. The Respisens tracks patient breathing and thus helps monitoring and securing breath hold manoeuvres.

 

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