Manual
Instructions for use
DSPS-Prominent
SOLUTIONS IN RADIOTHERAPY
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8.
Use your hands to mould the mask to the side of the neck and the cranial area, including the
occipital bone. The ventral inferior line of the base of the skull is an optimal landmark to
mould. Hold the mask in position for 10-20 seconds to ensure an impression is formed.
9.
When the mask material starts to harden, you can use cold packs or cold wet towels to cool the
mask and speed up the setting process.
10.
While keeping the patient in the same position, let the mask cool and set for at least 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, the mask should have fully set.
5.2
MOULDING THE FACIAL MASK
1.
Rotate the top part of the Mouldroom Tool to one side again so that it is not in the way when the
patient has to lie down.
2.
Instruct the patient to lie down in the supine position with the head and neck or head, neck and
shoulders resting on the occipital DSPS mask, previously made.
3.
Take a new facial mask (perforated RayPRO thermoplastic mask with the white frame).
4.
Make sure that all the black sliding lock pawls are in ‘unlocked’ position as shown here.
5.a
When using a Waterbath (for the head, neck & shoulder mask, we recommend using the
MacroMedics MacroBath 4 or a bath with min. internal dimensions, in mm: 665w x 575d x 80h) to
heat the mask, set the water temperature between 68°C and 70°C (154.4°F and 158°F). Leave
the mask in the water for approximately 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes suffi ciently pliable. Take
the mask out of the waterbath and dry it between two towels. Check the temperature of the
mask before skin contact.
5.b
When using an Oven to heat the mask, set the oven temperature between 68°C and 70°C
(154.4°F and 158°F). Leave the mask in the oven for approximately 4 minutes to 4 minutes and
30 seconds, until it becomes suffi ciently pliable. Take the mask out of the oven and check the
temperature of the mask before skin contact. If the mask is too warm, cool it down before
placing it on the patient.
6.
Position the mask above the patient’s face, with the frame’s logo facing upwards.
7.
The nose hole should be positioned on the superior tip of the nose fi rst. Stretch the mask down
slowly to the cradle rim in a smooth, continuous movement for even stretch of the material.
8.
When using a long hair mask, position the ponytail through the gap in the top of the frame of the
mask.
CF DSPS-Prominent Cradle with moulded
Occipital Mask
GF DSPS-Prominent Baseplate with moulded
Occipital Mask
