DocumentCode
1202113
Title
A Simple Device for Determining Patient Contours
Author
Cytacki, E.P. ; Kelsey, C.A.
Author_Institution
Medical Physics Section, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.
Issue
2
fYear
1972
fDate
3/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
160
Lastpage
162
Abstract
Linear potentiometers and approximation circuits have been employed in a simple and inexpensive device which accurately reproduces the contour of a patient to within ±2 mm. Reliable measurement of patient contours is necessary for accurate dosimetry in radiation therapy treatments.
Keywords
Biomedical applications of radiation; Dosimetry; Electronic circuits; Medical treatment; Potentiometers; Shape; Signal generators; Silicon compounds; Surface treatment; Voltage; Electronics, Medical; Humans; Radiation Dosage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9294
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TBME.1972.324060
Filename
4120498
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