Manual
Instructions for use
DSPS & SSPS
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MacroMedics ®
9.1
MOULDING A PRONE FACIAL MASK [DSPS ONLY; REQUIRES PRONE TOOL SET]
1.
Secure the Prone Tool to the couch top or treatment board using a CouchStrip or similar.
Prone
Tool
Set
2.
Lay the patient in the supine position with the head resting on the Support Cushions.
3.
Place the Reference Bridge on the Prone Tool to determine if the position of the patient’s
head is at the correct height. The tip of the nose should touch the reference tool to ensure
that there will be enough distance between the bottom of the cradle and the patient’s
head when the facial prone mask is placed on the cradle. Add or remove Support Cushions
to achieve the desired height.
4.
Once the patient’s head is at the correct height, remove the Reference Bridge.
5.
Take a new prone facial mask (Non-perforated MacroCast thermoplastic mask with the
black frame).
6.
Heat the mask in a waterbath with a temperature between 68°C and 70°C (154.4°F and 158°F)
for 2 to 4 minutes until it becomes sufficiently pliable.
7.
Take the mask out of the waterbath and dry it between two towels.
8.
Check the temperature of the mask material.
9.
Position the mask above the patient’s face, with the MacroMedics logo facing downwards.
10.
The nose hole should be positioned on the superior tip of the nose first. Stretch the mask
down to the Prone Tool rim in a smooth, continuous movement for even stretch of the
material.
11.
Lock the mask in place using the swivel clamps on the prone tool.
12.
Use both hands to mould the structures of the face like nose bone, orbitae, chin, and forehead.
