Immobilisation masks to create a vacuumed formed mask using FastSCAN, a non-contact laser scanner, to replace plaster of Paris casting.

ARANZ had a successful collaborative study with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Radiation Oncology Department (Perth, Australia) which led to FastSCAN immobilisation masks being developed and is now their standard method of mask production. The system has also been adopted by other hospitals throughout Australasia.

Advantages the system include:

Rapid - About 30 seconds for data collection, and approximately ten minutes for data processing

Received - Well tolerated by patients, particularly children

Reliable - High degree of accuracy resulting in superior fitting masks

Resourceful - Significant reduction in staff time

Results - Quick turnaround time

A plaster mask takes 5 days to produce as opposed to a 10 minute FastSCAN mask.

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