Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Teletherapy Equipment

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Table of Contenst

• 1 Quality Control and Quality Assurance of linear accelerators
• 2 Checks on standard linear accelerators
  • 2.1 Safety interlocks
  • 2.2 Indicator lights
  • 2.3 Mechanical integrity
  • 2.4 Mechanical alignment checks
  • 2.5 Position of light source
  • 2.6 Optical field indication
  • 2.7 Shadow tray
  • 2.8 Couch movements
  • 2.9 Radiation alignment
  • 2.10 Interpretation of alignment checks
  • 2.11 Flatness and symmetry
  • 2.12 Radiation output measurement
  • 2.13 Beam energy
  • 2.14 Arc therapy
  • 2.15 Selection of checks and check frequencies
  • 2.16 Equipment required
• 3 Quality Assurance of Treatment Simulators
  • 3.1 Appendix I.
  • 3.2 Appendix II.
  • 3.3 Appendix III.