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Item No. 36707
Approved for 2 Category A+ CE credits
This article explains the sources of intrafraction motion and the impact of motion on radiation therapy treatment and imaging. It provides details about how motion affects radiation treatment delivery and specifies methods that have been used to address intrafraction motion during simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery. You will learn breath-hold techniques used in radiation therapy as well as how to define the terms gating, surrogate, hysteresis and interplay. The article also covers real-time tracking techniques as well as quality assurance requirements associated with motion management techniques. This article is presented as a PDF, so it can be easily printed or read on an electronic device
Image-guided Radiation Therapy: Intrafraction Monitoring is the seventh in a series of eight PDF articles that cover a wide range of guidance options in radiation oncology. After successful completion of all eight articles, you will receive a document recognizing your achievement.
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Image-guided Radiation Therapy: The Series – 17 Category CE credits
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same biennium.
