QA of Ultrasound
BRAPHYQS WP12
• Ultrasound phantoms
• General quality assurance of brachytherapy ultrasound units and TPS
– Image quality
– Scaling and volume checks
– Offset calibration for biplane probes
• Ultrasound for
prostate
treatment
– Template calibration
– Stepping device calibration
– Needle reconstruction
• Ultrasound for
gynaecological
brachytherapy
– Ultrasound techniques
– Applicator visualization
• QA sheet example
Courtesy Frank-André Siebert