SOMATOM go.Sim and SOMATOM go.Open Pro DirectBrachy Positioning Board Online Training

Continue Button Continue DirectBrachy OLT Master Template HOOD05162003052540 | Effective Date: 26-Nov-2019 ? DirectBrachy Positioning Board Online Training This online course introduces the DirectBrachy positioning board to you and provides all information about its usage. The training will cover the following four learning objectives: Introduction Safety and Cleaning Mounting and Operation Hardware Overview 1 4 3 2 Welcome [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_welcome.mp3] Welcome to the DirectBrachy Positioning Board Online Training. This online course introduces the DirectBrachy positioning board to you and provides all information about its usage. The training will cover the following four learning objectives. ? Navigation Hints Before you start, we would like to give you a few tips on how to navigate: Table with 2 columns and 3 rows Not all pages contain audio. Some pages invite you to read for yourself. All pages show a ? button in the lower-right corner. Select the ? button to get a quick guide through the navigation elements. Some pages show an X button in the upper right corner. Select the X button to return to the overview page and not miss any information provided. Enjoy the course! ? Navigation Hints ? Introduction to the DirectBrachy Positioning Board For brachytherapy planning, it is essential that patient movement is reduced to a minimum to avoid applicator displacement. The goal of the DirectBrachy positioning board is to enable applicator insertion and CT imaging for planning in one efficient workflow, entirely on the CT patient table, without having to transfer the patient from the imaging to the treatment room between the workflow steps. The DirectBrachy positioning board is an optional hardware feature and only compatible with SOMATOM go.Sim and SOMATOM go.Open Pro together with the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Introduction to the DirectBrachy Positioning Board [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_intro.mp3] For brachytherapy planning, it is essential that patient movement is reduced to a minimum to avoid applicator displacement. The goal of the DirectBrachy positioning board is to enable applicator insertion and CT imaging for planning in one efficient workflow, entirely on the CT patient table, without having to transfer the patient from the imaging to the treatment room between the workflow steps. The DirectBrachy positioning board is an optional hardware feature and only compatible with SOMATOM go.Sim and SOMATOM go.Open Pro together with the Siemens Healthineers Multi-index RTP Overlay. ? Hardware Overview In this chapter, we will give you a general overview of the single parts of the DirectBrachy positioning board and its placement on the patient table. Select the tab arrows to learn more about the DirectBrachy positioning board. Select Practice below to watch a short video (23 sec) of how to place the different DirectBrachy positioning board components on the patient table. General Hardware Board Components Practice Hardware Overview [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_hw_overview.mp3] In this chapter, we will give you a general overview of the single parts of the DirectBrachy positioning board and its placement on the patient table. Select the tab arrows to learn more about the DirectBrachy positioning board. Select Practice below to watch a short video (23 sec) of how to place the different DirectBrachy positioning board components on the patient table. How to Place the Components DirectBrachy Positioning Board Components Handles – Allow you to move the board along the entire length of the RTP overlay. Suspension hole – Allows you to store the board. Guiding plates (2 on each side) – The 4 guiding plates allow you to attach the board to the RTP overlay. Mechanical latch and release button (both on each side) – You unlock the latch with the release button. Fixation alignment. Scan field limits (on both sides) – These yellow lines mark the limits of the scan field. 1 2 5 1 3 3 4 5 6 General Hardware The DirectBrachy positioning board has different components: Mattress (fixed by an anti-slip undersurface) End stop (prevents the board from being moved too far) Board Not in the image: Restraining straps. Prerequisites for the DirectBrachy positioning board: Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay CT patient table 1 2 3 4 5 ? How to Mount the DirectBrachy Positioning Board In this chapter, we will show you how to mount the DirectBrachy positioning board correctly on the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Please note: Always pay special attention not to pinch your fingers when mounting the board. Select the numbers below to learn more about the single mounting steps of the board. Select Practice below to watch a short video of the overall mounting process (49 sec). 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 Practice How to Mount the DirectBrachy Positioning Board [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_hw_mounting.mp3] In this chapter, we will show you how to mount the DirectBrachy positioning board correctly on the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Please note: Always pay special attention not to pinch your fingers when mounting the board. Select the numbers below to learn more about the single mounting steps of the board. Select Practice below to watch a short video of the overall mounting process (49 seconds). Overall Mounting Process Mounting Step 5: Attach the Stirrups Attach the stirrups to the board as described in the documentation supplied by the manufacturer. The short video (9 sec) will show you this step. 5 Mounting Step 4: Place Mattress In case you perform brachytherapy at the foot end of the CT table, place the mattress on the board and attach the end stop to the phantom interface of the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. The short video (7 sec) will show you this step. 4 Mounting Step 3: Lock the Latches To lock the latches, push the latches on both sides into the notches on both sides of the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. The latches are locked and the upper surface of the button is aligned with the upper surface of the board. The short video (3 sec) will show you this step. 3 Mounting Step 2: Align White Lines with Notch Align the white lines at the board's side or the edge of the board's head end with a notch of the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. The mechanical latches are aligned with notches, too. The mechanical latches are unlocked. The short video (5 sec) will show you this step. 2 Mounting Step 1: Align the Board Align the board with the head end of the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Slide the board over the Multi-Index RTP Overlay, so that the board is fastened to it by the guiding plates and it is fully positioned on the Multi-Index RTP Overlay. The short video (12 sec) will show you this step. 1 ? How to Position the Patient Now that you know how to mount the board, we will show you here how to position the patient correctly on the DirectBrachy positioning board. The board can be attached to the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay, either at the overlay head end or foot end, depending on your room setup. Make sure the Multi-Index RTP Overlay is attached. Select the numbers below to learn more about how to position the patient. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 How to Position the Patient [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_pos_patient.mp3] Now that you know how to mount the board, we will show you here how to position the patient correctly on the DirectBrachy positioning board. The board can be attached to the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay, either at the overlay head end or foot end, depending on your room setup. Make sure the Multi-Index RTP Overlay is attached. Select the numbers below to learn more about how to position the patient. How to Position the Patient – Step 3 If necessary, attach the straps to the slots along both sides of the board to immobilize the patient's hands / arms. Make sure the board is fully positioned on the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Hold the mattress firmly while positioning the patient to prevent the mattress from sliding away. The short video (13 sec) will show you this step. 3 How to Position the Patient – Step 2 Position the pelvic region towards the end of the board as far as possible to allow unrestricted patient access for the physician. Make sure the patient is still located within the scan field marked by the two yellow lines. The short video (2 sec) will show you this. 2 How to Position the Patient – Step 1 Position the patient on the DirectBrachy positioning board and attach the patient's outstretched legs to the stirrups. 1 ? How to Position the Board for Brachytherapy The board is mounted and the patient positioned on it. Now we will show you how to position the DirectBrachy positioning board correctly for brachytherapy. You can move the board over the full length of the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. For brachytherapy applicator insertion, move the board to the foot end or head end of the Multi-Index RTP Overlay, depending on your room setup. Select the numbers below to learn more about how to position the board for brachytherapy. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 Caution The DirectBrachy positioning board may flip over if it reaches too far over the edge of the table. Æ Injury to the patient or the personnel. Do not move the DirectBrachy positioning board too far over the end of the patient table. Make sure the DirectBrachy positioning board is positioned correctly within the limits provided in the Operator Manual. How to Position the Board for Brachytherapy [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_pos_brachyther.mp3] The board is mounted and the patient positioned on it. Now we will show you how to position the DirectBrachy positioning board correctly for brachytherapy. You can move the board over the full length of the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. For brachytherapy applicator insertion, move the board to the foot end or head end of the Multi-Index RTP Overlay, depending on your room setup. Select the numbers below to learn more about how to position the board for brachytherapy. How to Position the Board for Brachytherapy – Step 3 3 To fixate the DirectBrachy positioning board at the desired position on the patient table, align the white lines at the board's side or the edge of the board's head end with a notch of the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay and push the latches into the notches on both sides of the Multi-Index RTP Overlay. The short video (14 sec) will show you this step. How to Position the Board for Brachytherapy – Step 2 2 Use both handles to move the board towards the end of the patient table to allow unrestricted patient access for the physician. The short video (5 sec) will show you this step. How to Position the Board for Brachytherapy – Step 1 Press the release buttons, one on each side, to unlock the DirectBrachy positioning board. 1 ? How to Position for CT Examinations For CT examinations, move the DirectBrachy positioning board until it is fully positioned on the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Press the release buttons, one on each side, to unlock the board. Use both handles to move the board, until the pelvic region is within the scannable range of the patient table. If necessary, move the patient with the mattress into the scanning area, without moving the board, to ensure that the area of interest can be scanned without artifacts. Retract the stirrups to a satisfactory position where the legs in the stirrups do not collide with the gantry. To fixate the board at the desired position on the patient table, align the white lines at the board's side or the edge of the board's head end with a notch of the Multi-Index RTP Overlay and push the latches on both sides into the notches of the overlay. Select Practice to see how to proceed in a short video (31 sec). Practice How to Position for CT Examinations [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_pos_ct_exam.mp3] For CT examinations, move the DirectBrachy positioning board until it is fully positioned on the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Press the release buttons, one on each side, to unlock the board. Use both handles to move the board, until the pelvic region is within the scannable range of the patient table. If necessary, move the patient with the mattress into the scanning area, without moving the board, to ensure that the area of interest can be scanned without artifacts. Retract the stirrups to a satisfactory position where the legs in the stirrups do not collide with the gantry. To fixate the board at the desired position on the patient table, align the white lines at the board's side or the edge of the board's head end with a notch of the Multi-Index RTP Overlay and push the latches on both sides into the notches of the overlay. Select Practice to see how to proceed in a short video (31 seconds). How to Position for CT Examinations ? Course Review Congratulations. You have completed the DirectBrachy Positioning Board Online Training. Select the numbered buttons below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. Safety and Cleaning Mounting and Operation Hardware Overview Introduction 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 Course Review [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_cr.mp3] Congratulations. You have completed the DirectBrachy Positioning Board Online Training. Select the numbered buttons below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. Safety and Cleaning Maximum Load Caution: Exceeding the maximum load of the equipment may injure the patient or the personnel, or damage the equipment. Combination with Third-Party Hardware Caution: Use of non-approved or manipulated hardware components, spare parts, or accessories means a risk of malfunctions posing a hazard to patients and equipment. Unobserved Movement of Patient Table or Gantry Caution: Unobserved movement of the patient table or gantry when using accessories and other supports may cause a collision of the patient with the gantry. DirectBrachy Positioning Board Flipping Over Caution: The DirectBrachy positioning board may flip over if it reaches too far over the edge of the table and may thus be causing injury to the patient or the personnel. Board as Additional Absorber in the Scan Field Caution: The board is an additional absorber in the scan field due to damaged surface or wrong positioning. Additional dose due to scan repetition. Cleaning and Disinfection Caution: The DirectBrachy positioning board must not be sterilized . Table with 3 columns and 3 rows Patient table model Maximum load at table foot end Maximum load at table head end 307 kg / 677 lbs patient table 273 kg / 602 lbs 185 kg / 408 lbs 227 kg / 500 lbs patient table RT 193 kg / 425 lbs 122 kg / 269 lbs Mounting and Operation Mounting Step 1: Align the board with the head end of the RTP overlay. Step 2: Align the white lines at the board's side or the edge of the board's head end with a notch of the RTP overlay. Step 3: To lock the latches, push the latches on both sides into the notches on both sides of the RTP overlay. Step 4: In case you perform brachytherapy at the foot end of the CT table, place the mattress on the board and attach the end stop to the phantom interface of the RTP overlay. Step 5: Attach the stirrups to the board. Position the Patient Step 1: Position the patient on the board and attach the patient's outstretched legs to the stirrups. Step 2: Position the pelvic region towards the end of the board as far as possible to allow unrestricted patient access for the physician. Make sure the patient is still located within the scan field marked by the two yellow lines. Step 3: If necessary, attach the straps to the slots along both sides of the board to immobilize the patient's hands / arms. Position the Board for Brachytherapy Step 1: Press the release buttons, one on each side, to unlock the board. Step 2: Use both handles to move the board towards the end of the patient table to allow unrestricted patient access for the physician. Step 3: To fixate the at the desired position on the patient table, align the white lines at the board's side or the edge of the board's head end with a notch of the RTP overlay and push the latches into the notches on both sides of the RTP overlay. Position the Board for CT Examinations Step 1: Press the release buttons to unlock the board. Step 2: Use both handles to move the board, until the pelvic region is within the scannable range of the patient table. Step 3: If necessary, move the patient with the mattress into the scanning area, without moving the board, to ensure that the area of interest can be scanned without artifacts. Step 4: Retract the stirrups to a satisfactory position where the legs in the stirrups do not collide with the gantry. Step 5: To fixate the board at the desired position on the patient table, align the white lines at the board's side or the edge of the board's head end with a notch of the RTP overlay and push the latches on both sides into the notches of the RTP overlay . Hardware Overview End stop Mattress DirectBrachy positioning board Multi-Index RTP Overlay CT patient table General Hardware DirectBrachy Positioning Board Fixation alignments Handles Suspension hole Guiding plates (2 on each side) Mechanical latch and release button (both on each side) Scan field limits (yellow lines on both sides) Introduction Essential for brachytherapy planning: Patient movement reduced to a minimum to avoid applicator displacement. Goal of the DirectBrachy positioning board: Enable applicator insertion and CT imaging for planning in one efficient workflow. Entirely on the CT simulator patient table. Without transfer of patient from imaging to treatment room between workflow steps. DirectBrachy positioning board: Optional hardware feature. Only compatible with SOMATOM go.Sim and SOMATOM go.Open Pro with the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Disclaimer Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2021 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters\Siemens Healthcare GmbH\Henkestr. 127\ 91052 Erlangen, Germany\Telephone: +49 9131 84-0\siemens-healthineers.com ? Disclaimer Assessment This assessment will test your retention of the presented content. A passing score of 80% or higher is required to complete the course and earn your certificate. You may repeat the assessment as many times as needed. Start ? Assessment Select the best answer. ? Question 1 of 5 Which of the statements about the DirectBrachy positioning board is correct? It is only compatible with SOMATOM go.Sim and SOMATOM go.Open Pro with the Siemens Healthineers Multi-Index RTP Overlay. It increases applicator displacement during the brachytherapy workflow. It is part of the standard hardware delivery. Applying the board requires to transfer the patient from the imaging to the treatment room. Multiple Choice Incorrect Incorrect. One advantage of applying the board is that you don't have to transfer the patient from the imaging to the treatment room. Incorrect Incorrect. It is an optional hardware feature. Incorrect Incorrect. It reduces applicator displacement to a minimum. Incorrect Select the best answer. ? Question 2 of 5 When using the DirectBrachy positioning board, the maximum load at the foot end of the patient table RT is… 193 kg / 425 lbs 122 kg / 269 lbs 273 kg / 602 lbs 185 kg / 408 lbs Multiple Choice Incorrect Incorrect. It is higher than this. Incorrect Incorrect. It is lower than this. Incorrect Incorrect. It is higher than this. Incorrect Select the best answer. ? Question 3 of 5 Which of the following components shows the mechanical latch and release button available on both sides of the DirectBrachy positioning board? 3 1 2 4 1 4 1 2 2 3 4 3 Multiple Choice Incorrect Incorrect. These are the fixation alignments. Incorrect Incorrect. These are the guiding plates. Incorrect Incorrect. These are the board handles. Incorrect Select three (3) answers. ? Question 4 of 5 Which of the following general statements about the DirectBrachy positioning board are correct? It is intended to reduce patient movement to a minimum to avoid applicator displacement. The patient can be positioned on it in 3 easy steps. The patient can be positioned on it in 3 easy steps. The patient can be positioned on it in 3 easy steps. Be careful: The DirectBrachy positioning board may flip over and cause injury to the patient or the personnel if it reaches too far over the edge of the table. Be careful: The DirectBrachy positioning board may flip over and cause injury to the patient or the personnel if it reaches too far over the edge of the table. It needs to be put under the Multi-Index RTP Overlay. It needs to be put under the RTP Overlay. It needs to be put under the Multi-Index RTP Overlay. Multiple Answer Incorrect One or more answers are incorrect. Correct Select three (3) answers. ? Question 5 of 5 Which of the following mounting steps of the DirectBrachy positioning board are correct? Step 5: Attach the stirrups Step 3: Lock the Latches Step 3: Lock the latches Step 3: Lock the Latches Step 2: Align White Lines with Notch Step 2: Align white lines with notch Step 2: Align White Lines with Notch Step 4: Remove the Multi-Index RTP Overlay Step 4: Remove the Multi-Index RTP Overlay Step 4: Remove the Multi-Index RTP Overlay Multiple Answer Incorrect One or more answers are incorrect. Correct Assessment Results YOUR SCORE: PASSING SCORE: Review Retry Retry Continue Continue Continue %Results.ScorePercent%% %Results.PassPercent%% ? Assessment Results You did not pass the course. Take time to review the assessment then select Retry to continue. Congratulations. You passed the course.. Exit To access your Certificate of Completion, select the Launch button drop down on the course overview page. You can also access the certificate from your PEPconnect transcript. ? You have completed the DirectBrachy Positioning Board Online Training. Completion Navigation Help Select the icon above to open the table of contents. Click Next to continue. Next Welcome Slide The timeline displays the slide progression. Slide the orange bar backwards to rewind the timeline. Click Next to continue. Next Timeline Select the buttons to learn more about a topic. Be sure to review all topics before navigating to the next slide. Click Next to continue. Next Tab Arrow Slide Select the X to close the pop-up. Click Next to continue. Next Layer Slide Select Submit to record your response. Click the X in the upper right corner to exit the navigation help. Assessment Slide Safety and Cleaning ? Maximum Load Caution: Exceeding the maximum load of the equipment may injure the patient or the personnel, or damage the equipment. Compare the maximum load values of the table and the overlay, displayed on a label on each equipment. Observe the permissible maximum load that is stated on the label of the DirectBrachy positioning board. Make sure that the maximum load is not exceeded. The maximum load depends on the patient table and on your room setup: Table with 3 columns and 3 rows Patient table model Maximum load at table foot end Maximum load at table head end 307 kg / 677 lbs patient table 273 kg / 602 lbs 185 kg / 408 lbs 227 kg / 500 lbs patient table RT 193 kg / 425 lbs 122 kg / 269 lbs Maximum Load [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_safe_max_load.mp3] Caution: Exceeding the maximum load of the equipment may injure the patient or the personnel, or damage the equipment. Compare the maximum load values of the table and the overlay, displayed on a label on each equipment. Observe the permissible maximum load that is stated on the label of the DirectBrachy positioning board. Make sure that the maximum load is not exceeded. The maximum load depends on the patient table and on your room setup. ? Combination with Third-Party Hardware To ensure the necessary safety, only products / components expressly authorized by Siemens Healthineers for use with this product may be used in combination with the system. Caution: Use of non-approved or manipulated hardware components, spare parts, or accessories means a risk of malfunctions posing a hazard to patients and equipment. Only use hardware components, spare parts, and accessories approved by Siemens Healthineers. Repairs can be performed exclusively with the manufacturer's explicit written approval. Combination with Third-Party Hardware [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_safe_3rd_party_hw.mp3] To ensure the necessary safety, only products / components expressly authorized by Siemens Healthineers for use with this product may be used in combination with the system. Caution: Use of non-approved or manipulated hardware components, spare parts, or accessories means a risk of malfunctions posing a hazard to patients and equipment. Only use hardware components, spare parts, and accessories approved by Siemens Healthineers. Repairs can be performed exclusively with the manufacturer's explicit written approval. ? Unobserved Movement of Patient Table or Gantry Caution: Unobserved movement of the patient table or gantry when using accessories and other supports may cause a collision of the patient with the gantry. Monitor the patient continuously during table movement and gantry movement. Take special care of the patient when tilting the gantry. Adapt the position of the stirrups accordingly. Please refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer. Unobserved Movement of Patient Table or Gantry [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_safe_unobs_movem_table.mp3] Caution: Unobserved movement of the patient table or gantry when using accessories and other supports may cause a collision of the patient with the gantry. Monitor the patient continuously during table movement and gantry movement. Take special care of the patient when tilting the gantry. Adapt the position of the stirrups accordingly. Please refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer. ? Board Flipping Over Caution: The DirectBrachy positioning board may flip over if it reaches too far over the edge of the table and may thus be causing injury to the patient or the personnel. Do not move the DirectBrachy positioning board too far over the end of the patient table. Make sure the DirectBrachy positioning board is positioned correctly within the limits provided in the Operator Manual. Board Flipping Over [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_safe_dbpb_flip_over.mp3] Caution: The DirectBrachy positioning board may flip over if it reaches too far over the edge of the table and may thus be causing injury to the patient or the personnel. Do not move the DirectBrachy positioning board too far over the end of the patient table. Make sure the DirectBrachy positioning board is positioned correctly within the limits provided in the Operator Manual. ? Board as Additional Absorber in the Scan Field Caution: The board is an additional absorber in the scan field due to damaged surface or wrong positioning. Additional dose due to scan repetition. Replace the DirectBrachy positioning board if it generates image artifacts in the marked scan field. Scan only in the scan field marked on the DirectBrachy positioning board. Board as Additional Absorber in the Scan Field [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_safe_dbpb_addit_absorb.mp3] Caution: The board is an additional absorber in the scan field due to damaged surface or wrong positioning. Additional dose due to scan repetition. Replace the DirectBrachy positioning board, if it generates image artifacts in the marked scan field. Scan only in the scan field marked on the DirectBrachy positioning board. ? Cleaning and Disinfection You can clean all surfaces of the DirectBrachy positioning board if they are contaminated with fluids or dirt without detrimental effect on the system. All visible parts are resistant to typical exposure to suitable cleaning agents and disinfectants. Caution: The DirectBrachy positioning board must not be sterilized. Cleaning and Disinfection [audf_ro_va40_direct_brachy_olt_safe_clean_disinfect.mp3] You can clean all surfaces of the DirectBrachy positioning board, if they are contaminated with fluids or dirt without detrimental effect on the system. All visible parts are resistant to typical exposure to suitable cleaning agents and disinfectants. Caution: The DirectBrachy positioning board must not be sterilized. Question Bank 1 HOOD05162003222312 | Effective date: 05 Oct 2021 1.1 Welcome 1.2 Navigation Hints 1.3 Introduction to the DirectBrachy Positioning Board 1.4 Hardware Overview 1.5 How to Mount the DirectBrachy Positioning Board 1.6 How to Position the Patient 1.7 How to Position the Board for Brachytherapy 1.8 How to Position for CT Examinations 3 Safety and Cleaning 3.1 Maximum Load 3.2 Combination with Third-Party Hardware 3.3 Unobserved Movement of Patient Table or Gantry 3.4 Board Flipping Over 3.5 Board as Additional Absorber in the Scan Field 3.6 Cleaning and Disinfection 1.9 Course Review 1.10 Disclaimer 1.11 Assessment 1.18 Completion