The Individual Head Support provides customized head and neck positioning during radiation therapy treatment and diagnostic procedures. This head support assists in maximizing fixation, stability and comfort while minimizing longitudinal, lateral and rotational movement of the patient. The Individual Head Support is also available with accuform
Posicast thermoplastics are designed to drape over the patient offering a very conformal fit. The Posicast is compatible with the Posifix® Patient Positioning Systems.
The Posicast Lite feels like a traditional thermoplastic with a smooth spray coating on both sides of the mask. The Posicast Lite available in both a 5-point mask and a 3-point mask.
Posicast thermoplastics are designed to drape over the patient offering a very conformal fit. The Posicast is compatible with the Posifix® Patient Positioning Systems.
The Posicast Plus has a soft polyurethane coating on the inside for patient comfort. The outside has a smooth coating. The Posicast Plus is available in both a 5-point mask and a 3-point mask.
The RapidHeat™ oven quickly reaches operating temperatures and provides an easy method to heat Aquaplast RT, Fibreplast thermoplastic masks and Aquaplast RT Custom Bolus. The unique two-fan design and the optimal spacing between the racks allow the hot air to soften the thermoplastic quickly and evenly. For added safety the RapidHeat™ Oven automatically shuts off after 2 hours of inactivity
Spacers & Wedges are available in a variety of heights and agles for use with the Posific Patient Positioning System to provide positioning offset of the patient for unique treatment needs. They can accomosate the use of all Posifix style headrests. Extended Strop Headrest, Posifx Customizable Head Support and Posifix Individual Head Support.
The variable Axis Baseplate integrates with any Posifix extension, overlay or baseplate to provide a tilting movement with patient fixation in either prone or supine positions. The unique varable axis design allows for natural head and next movement and features a rotating knob to lock the baseplate into an angle position from 0°-30° in supine position and 12,5°-32,5° in prone position. The baseplate accomodates Posifix head only thermoplastics and accepts all supine and prone Posifix headrests (sold separately).
The Extended Head Stop Headrests helps encourage patients to return closer to the same position from treatment to treatment by providing a cranial stop as a reference for where to place their head.
Posifix headrests are made of low density polyethylene foam.
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Cushion 1 : Natural position with shift in superior direction (301001)
Cushion 2 : Hyperextended (301004BLK)
Cushion 3 : Slightly hyperextended (301003BLK)
Cushion 4 : Chin down toward chest (301005BLK)
Cushion 5 : Natural position (301002BLK)
They are compatible with all Posifix® and Posirest™ Baseplates, Uni-frame® Baseplates, C-Qual™ Breastboard and the Variable Axis Baseplate with adapter.
The Posifix Contoured Headrests are offered in the same curvature as the standard Posifix Supine Headrests feature colored bottoms for easy identification. They are wider and higher and completely surround the back of the head. This design is intended to encourage less lateral, longitudinal and rotational movement during setup and treatment.
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Yellow bottom - Natural position - article number 301023
White bottom - Hyperextended - article number 301024
Orange bottom - Chin down toward chest article number 301022
Set of 3 - article number 301234
The cushions are compatible with Posifix®, Positilt™ and Posirest™ Baseplates and the C-Qual™ Breastboard. They are compatible with Uni-frame® Baseplates and the Variable Axis Baseplate via the Adapter Cushion (301016). They are also compatible with Type-S™ Baseplates and Wing Boards™ via the Posi-S Adapter (301029).
