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Bolus Design - decimal

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<strong>Bolus</strong> ECT<br />

Creation Operator: Physical Depth<br />

b+d = R 90<br />

b = bolus thickness<br />

d = depth to distal side<br />

of target<br />

R 90 = therapeutic depth<br />

Low et al. (1992)<br />

Y<br />

Z<br />

X<br />

Target volume<br />

b<br />

d<br />

Virtual source<br />

Primary Collimator<br />

Multileaf Collimator<br />

Secondary Collimator<br />

Proximal bolus surface<br />

Skin surface =<br />

Distal bolus surface<br />

Critical Structure

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