2019 Volume 5 Pages 40-44
Radiographic imaging is one of the conventional imaging methods that is widely used to diagnose diseases and evaluate patients’ response to treatment. Therefore, proper patient and equipment positioning should be established during an X-ray examination, which could otherwise produce inadequate X-ray images. Hence, we developed a fixation device to improve positioning. This report aims to explain the specifications and techniques of using a self-made fixation device.
The fixation device is made of closed-cell polyethylene foam that has an L-shaped convex part at the vertical portion and a 2.7 kg Pb block placed at the bottom portion for more stability.
The effect of using the fixation device was dramatical as proper positioning was easily achieved and maintained during X-ray examination. Thus, the fixation device should be used while performing radiographic imaging procedures.
