Re: Foam for immobilizing foot/hand

[Bob Carlson <carlson@en.com>]

Alpha cradle from Smithers.  Used in radiation therapy all the time.  You may also
look into the vacuum bags from MedTec for  a reusable alternative.

Wes Van Pelt wrote:

> Hi Radsafers,
>
> I wonder if any of you medical types know of a foam product which would make a
> "mold" of a hand or foot such that it could be repositioned exactly for a nuclear
> medicine scan at a later date.
>
> What I have in mind is a kind of "shaving cream" foam which would harden and form
> a half-cast of the body part.  Then the foot or hand could be later placed in the
> half-cast and be in exactly the same position under the gamma camera.
>
> I am not sure if such a product or system exists, but I would appreciate names of
> any suppliers or vendors.
>
> Regards,
> Wes
> --
> Wesley R. Van Pelt, Ph.D., CIH, CHP                KF2LG
> President, Van Pelt Associates, Inc.
> Consulting in radiological health and safety.
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