BRAINLAB THERMAL SURFACE TRACKING

Product Description:

Brainlab Thermal Surface Tracking is an innovative technology used in radiation therapy. Let’s dive into the details:

1. Overview:

   • ExacTrac Dynamic Surface incorporates a thermal-surface camera to enhance patient tracking during radiation therapy.
   • It’s part of the broader ExacTrac Dynamic system, which combines both thermal and X-ray tracking for extraordinary accuracy ¹².

2. How It Works:

   • The 4D Thermal Camera creates a hybrid thermal surface by correlating the patient’s heat signature to their reconstructed 3D surface structure.
   • It acquires 300,000 3D surface points and matches them to the heat signal generated by the thermal camera.
   • This fusion of surface and thermal data adds another dimension to track the patient’s position with submillimetric accuracy.

3. Key Advantages:

   • Submillimetric Accuracy: Consistent tracking of very large (up to 645mm x 490mm) and very small (e.g., sternum) areas of interest.
   • Streamlined Workflows: Enables department-wide standardization and can be upgraded to include X-ray verification.
   • Versatility: Suitable for various indications, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and conventional radiotherapy ¹².

4. Integration and Automation:

   • Deep Integration: Works seamlessly with linacs like Elekta Versa HD™, Varian Edge™, and TrueBeam™.
   • Automated Beam Hold: Allows automated beam hold, repositioning, and restarting treatment directly from the linac console.

5. Clinical Applications:

   • SRS and SBRT: Precise positioning for cranial and spine treatments.
   • Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH): Ensures consistent patient setup.
   • Standardization: Brainlab’s new SGRT solution helps standardize patient positioning across multiple linacs ¹³.