Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service Annual Report 2010-11

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Mask constructionOne of the old methodsof mask constructionStep 1The wet plaster bandages are draped overthe head and neck, making a mould. Thechild has to stay still for up to 20 minuteswhile the plaster hardens, warms up anddries. Only a small space is left for the childto breathe.Step 3After the plaster dries, the mould isprepared for moulding and left overnightto dry.Day: 4-5Duration: 24 hours minimum to dry+ 4 hours preparationStep 4Day: Between 2 and 3 days from referralDuration: The moulding of the plastertakes up to 45 minutes, but the GA meansthe visit takes up to 2.5 hours and requiresover 5 hours of fastingStep 2After the plaster mould is removed from theface, the mould is filled with liquid plaster.Day: 3- 4Duration: 1.5 hoursThe plastic is heated up and mouldedonto the plaster cast and then the maskis prepared for fitting to the patient.Day: 5-6Duration: 2.5 hoursStep 5The mask is ready for the radiation therapyprocess to commence.Day: 6Step 1Step 3Step 2Step 4* Please note the illustrations of methodconstruction are examples and estimatesof the steps and timeframes involved andwill vary with individual cases.22Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service (PICS) Annual Report 2010-2011
The new method of maskconstructionStep 1Step 4The bust is then couriered to Peter Mac andthe plastic is moulded directly to the bust.The RCH Batten Foundation 3DImaging Centre within the EducationalResource Centre acquires a 3D image ofthe child’s head and upper torso, using12 stereo infra-red cameras and 5 colourcapture cameras.Day: Same day as referral, Day 1Duration: 10 minutes (including set upand positioning of child)Step 2The image data is reviewed and then sentelectronically to the orthotist.Day: 1Duration: 15 minutesDay: 2Duration: 45 minutesStep 5The plastic mask is prepared for fitting tothe patient.Day: 2Duration: 45 minutesStep 6The mask is ready for fitting and theradiation therapy process can begin.Day: 3Duration: 45 minutesStep 1Step 2Step 3The orthotist mills a bust out of high densitypolyurethane foam using a computer aideddesign orthotic carver.Step 3Step 4Day: 1Duration: 1 hourStep 5Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service (PICS) Annual Report 2010-2011 23
Page 3 and 4: PICS Annual Report 2010 - 11Content
Page 7 and 8: A message from ourProgram Manager a
Page 9 and 10: Our partnersThe PICS formal partner
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Page 16 and 17: This annual report outlines themajo
Page 18: Supportive Care GrantThe PICS in co
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Page 28 and 29: Looking forwardIn 2011-12, the PICS
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