Jeffrey

inferior form

Poor accuracy –Slows set up time

Re-using repositioning devices may pose a health risk to radiation patients with weakened immune systems. Used vacuum bags can transmit viruses, and antimicrobial-treated positioners may expose patients to dangerous chemicals. Vacuum bags work by pulling the air out of a bag that the patient lays on. This requires added investment in equipment to pull air…

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alpha cradle vs vac bag

What a difference, plus ZERO virus transfer

These are NOT your usual soft positioning aids. Alpha Cradle® forms are Fully Customized Anatomical Forms that allow you to reposition your patient in the exact set-up position continually, on a daily basis. The patient simply rests as the warm foam rises around every contour of their unique anatomy. Within 15 minutes, the form has…

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alphacradle vs vacuum bag

Custom Form vs. Vac Bag

These are NOT your usual soft positioning aids. Alpha Cradle® forms are Fully Customized Anatomical Forms that allow you to reposition your patient in the exact set-up position continually, on a daily basis. The patient simply rests as warm foam rises around every contour of their unique anatomy. Within 15 minutes, the form has finished…

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patient-entering-CT

What can I do with expired foam?

We always recommend using expired foam to train students or new staff using Alpha Cradle brand products. If you wish to safely discard the foam, open the large bag used to make your form, mix the foam together, pour foam-over into the bag, roll up bag and place in trash receptacle. Treat as any other…

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pouring foam step 4

Forms are weak and degrade over time. Why?

When the foam is poured into the bag, the bag must be placed on a piece of wood, styrofoam or cardboard, until the foam has risen a good solid inch or two. Then the bag can be transferred to your accessory device or treatment table. These act as insulators and keep the heat in the…

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foam size

Foam Sizes – Which size do I need?

AC250 – Adult upper extremities, HEAD, HEAD & NECK AC325 – Most adult sites, HEAD & SHOULDER, BREAST, PELVIC AC500 – THIS 1.5 VOLUME OF AC325. Use it to make larger and stronger forms. AC660 – THIS IS 2.0 VOLUME OF AC325. Use it to make extended breast forms. From HEAD TO THIGHS, or EXTENDED…

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alpha cradle course

Free Training and Certification

Smithers Medical Products, Inc. is dedicated to the ongoing education of radiation therapists. As such, we have developed a completely free training and certification course for radiation therapists and oncologists to help increase knowledge and stay current on radiation therapy treatment trends and the Alpha Cradle® system. This course is one more way to show…

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environmentally-friendly

CFC free, kind to the environment

Help keep our planet green with SMP Products Our Alpha Cradle® brand patient repositioning anatomical forms are made from expanded polystyrene (EPS). EPS is CFC free, and does not harm the environment. Alpha Cradles® are made from reprocessed EPS, are fully-recyclable, and can be completely dissolved in the recycling process using common citrus oils. In…

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