Manual
Instructions for use
DSPS & SSPS
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For male patient’s, it is highly recommended to fold up the mask
material in the neck section to avoid pressure in the region when
the patient is lying in the prone position.
13.
To speed up the setting process, you can use cold packs or
cold, wet towels to cool the mask.
14.
Cure and cool the mask for at least 5 minutes. Ensure that this
mask has fully set prior to moulding the occipital mask as the
weight of the patient could otherwise cause it to stretch.
15.
Release the plungers and remove the mask carefully.
16.
Replace the Prone Tool with an appropriate cradle.
17.
Place the prone mask, face down on the cradle.
9.2
MOULDING A PRONE OCCIPITAL MASK [DSPS AND SSPS]
1.
Lay the patient in the supine position with the head resting on the occipital mask for DSPS or
prone head support for SSPS.
2.
Take a new prone occipital mask (Perforated RayPRO thermoplastic mask with the white
frame).
3.
Make sure that all 5 black plungers are in the released position.
4.
Heat the mask in a waterbath with a temperature between 68°C and 70°C (154.4°F and 158°F)
for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes sufficiently pliable.
5.
Take the mask out of the waterbath and dry it between two towels.
6.
Check the temperature of the mask material.
7.
Position the mask above the patient’s head with MacroMedics’ logo facing upwards.
8.
Stretch the mask down to the cradle rim in a smooth, continuous movement for even stretch
of the material.
9.
Secure the mask in place by pressing down the plungers. Be careful not to pinch the patient’s
ears or skin around the neck.
