Medical Physicists from three of the world’s leading Radiation Therapy Centers, including Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, have paved the way for a new era in Machine QA for linear accelerators.
Adhering to the standards of the AAPM TG-142 protocol, these experts utilized specially designed fields to methodically evaluate the IQM system across a comprehensive suite of QA tests:
- Beam output consistency
- Variation in beam output with gantry angle
- Beam output relative to dose rate
- Beam symmetry
- Beam flatness
- Static Multileaf Collimator (MLC) positioning accuracy
- Dynamic MLC positioning
The IQM system demonstrated an ability to detect variations in routine test parameters with a sensitivity that mirrors, and in some aspects surpasses, that of conventional QA systems.
What set the IQM apart was not just its precision, but its transformative approach to QA processes.
- Efficiency Meets Excellence: The IQM System Advantage
The full automation and seamless integration of the IQM system into the treatment delivery workflow constitutes a significant leap forward. It not only matches the accuracy of traditional systems but elevates the efficiency and efficacy of routine QA procedures. Clinics are now able to seamlessly embed these routine tests into their daily operations, with the flexibility to conduct them more frequently, should the need arise. - A Future Where Quality Assurance Aligns with Clinical Excellence
The IQM system is not just a tool; it’s a paradigm shift in ensuring the highest standards of care in radiation therapy. By significantly reducing the time and effort required for QA, it allows clinicians to focus on what truly matters—patient care. - Embrace the Future of Radiation Therapy with IQM
This groundbreaking study confirms the IQM system’s role as a cornerstone in modern radiation therapy. By choosing IQM, clinics are not only investing in state-of-the-art technology but are embracing superior patient care through enhanced quality assurance.