Landauer microSTAR ii - Generic Dosimetry

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7.1 Generic Dosimetry
Generic Dosimetry follows the basic process flow outlined in Figure 7-1 and is not associated with
use with patients (refer instead to Section 7.2 Patient Dosimetry).
Figure 7-1: Generic Dosimetry Process
STEP 1: Verify Dosimeter
a. Navigate to the QA tab.
b. Run the Dosimeter Verification Pre-Assignment (if necessary). See Chapter 5 for
details.
c. Perform Reader Daily QC tests (if necessary). See section 5.1 for more information.
STEP 2: Expose the Dosimeter(s)
Expose the dosimeter(s) according to the application of interest.
STEP 3: Set Operation Parameters
a. Navigate to the Configuration tab.
b. Update the following fields:
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Dosimetry Category Generic
Dosimetry Use Type
Therapy, Diagnostic or Other (as applicable)
Dose Reading Mode
Average or Individual (as applicable)
Beam Use Mode
Automatic or Force Weak
Reading Repetitions
Four (4) minimum recommended for Average;
Operator preference for Individual.