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Table of Contents
Overview
The .decimal astroid Dosimetry App device is used for planning and analysis of proton radiation therapy treatments. The astroid Dosimetry App device is not an interactive end user application. Users of the system will write scripts or use a fully interactive software program that makes calls to the functions provided by the astroid Dosimetry App. The core functionality includes various CT image processing tools, structure and contour modification operators, proton dose calculations, proton aperture and range compensator device design algorithms, and many other radiotherapy specific calculation functions.
Access to the astroid Dosimetry App is provided by the thinknode™ framework using http json formatted requests. thinknode™ provides the 'backbone' used to send and receive requests, maintain users, realms and organizations, and provide data storage and management.
Note this product is still pending 510(k) clearance.
User Guide
The Dosimetry App user guide lists all avaliable api function calls, as well as gives examples of usage and explanation of the affects.
Getting Started Connecting to thinknode™ api and initial setup of the astroid Dosimetry App.
Function Categories Dose Calculation Functions (DCF), Design Task Functions (DTF), and Radiotherapy Support Functions (RSF) available through the thinknode™ api.
Data Types astroid Dosimetry App datatypes available through the thinknode™ api.
Proton Delivery System Details about coordinate systems and beam representations.
Examples thinknode™, DCF, DTF, and RSF example projects and usages.
Known Limitations Known application limitations, defects, or inconsistencies.
Commissioning Guide
The Dosimetry App Commissioning Guide outlines and walks users through the process of creating a machine model of a clinical proton therapy beamline.
Getting Started Setup and data collection.
Data Requirements Lists and describes the data needed for commissioning a proton beam model.
Testing Responsibilities Here's what you have to test before clinical use can begin
Examples Here's an example machine model
Instructions For Use
The Dosimetry App Instructions For Use outlines the intended use and user requirements of using the Dosimetry App.
Overview Intended use and indications for use of the application.
Warning Warning of potential misuse.
User Profile Recommended user education and experience level.
Testing Responsibilities Testing responsibilities for ensuring correct setup and configuration of the astroid Dosimetry App.
Product Features High level features of the astroid Dosimetry App.
Reference Documentation
Hong et al A pencil beam algorithm for proton dose calculations
Slopsema Incorporation of the aperture thickness in proton pencil-beam dose calculations
IAEA-TRS-430 Commissioning and Quality Assurance of Computerized Planning Systems for Radiation Treatment of Cancer
IAEA-TECDOC-1583 Commissioning of Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Systems: Testing for Typical External Beam Treatment Techniques
Park Commissioning Commissioning a Proton Therapy Machine and TPS