 Matrix Thermo-shield is a patented shielding material designed to protect healthy tissue while allowing therapy to the exact treatment field. It can be used to construct patient shields commonly used in radiotherapy.
Properties:
- Becomes moldable at 108 to 138 Degrees F.
- Quickly and repeatedly molded, stacked or thinned directly on the patient.
- Rigid-set material allows exact placement during course of treatment.
- Linear attenuation is approximately 1/3 that of lead.
- Can be disinfected between treatments with glutaraldehyde spray.
Features:
- Homogenous blend of non-toxic bismuth and thermoplastic. (Thermoplastic material without bismuth is available for backscatter absorption.)
- Available in 12x12x1.3cm, 12x12x1.6cm, and 8x8x1.2cm blocks or in plastic syringes.
- Retains its anatomic detail and thickness.
- Shields can be constructed quickly – usually within 20 minutes.
- Portals can be molded which conform to irregular treatment fields.
- Eliminates plaster cast fabrication of toxic lead or amorous clay.
- No mold room time required.
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Matrix Thermo-shield is a patented shielding material designed to protect healthy tissue while allowing therapy to the exact treatment field. It can be used to construct patient shields commonly used in radiotherapy.
