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Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 5(1), pp. 8 - 12
DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2017.050102
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Site Planning of a Newly Installed LINAC at BAEC, Bangladesh
Rajada Khatun 1,*, Masud Rana 2, Monjur Ahasan 1, Shirin Akter 1, Fakhar Uddin 1, Ashrafun Nahar Monika 1, Md Ohiduzzaman 3
1 Medical Physics Research Group, Atomic Energy Centre, Bangladesh
2 Department of Oncology, Bangabondhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University(BSMMU), Bangladesh
3 Department of Biomedical Physics and Technology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
ABSTRACT
Radiotherapy is a multidisciplinary area which uses complex equipment and radiation sources for treatment. Radiotherapy programme is mainly run on site planning, constructing and staffing the radiotherapy facility by skilled people. Medical Physicists play a vital role in radiotherapy such as treatment plan verification, machine calibration, patient positioning etc. There is a lack of qualified medical physicist in Bangladesh. Considering this situation, Bangladesh Government has initiated an "Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics (INMP)" under the umbrella of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. Linear Accelerator (LINAC) is the major equipment of this Institute. The main motto of this Institute is to provide educational opportunity and, training of the medical physics professionals as well as patient service. The location and siting of a radiotherapy facility within the hospital environment requires careful consideration due to the role of radiation oncology in multidisciplinary cancer management, including the needs for diagnosis, corresponding medical appointment and long term follow-up of patients. The specialized bunkers (shielded rooms) for housing the treatment equipment is technically an engineering challenge and needs professional oversight to ensure long term structural integrity. A standard design is imperative to provide future requirements and advances in technology. This study provides a basis for site planning of a newly installed radiotherapy facility (LINAC) construction.
KEYWORDS
LINAC, Bunker, TPS, Maze, Primary Barrier, Secondary Barrier
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Rajada Khatun , Masud Rana , Monjur Ahasan , Shirin Akter , Fakhar Uddin , Ashrafun Nahar Monika , Md Ohiduzzaman , "Site Planning of a Newly Installed LINAC at BAEC, Bangladesh," Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 8 - 12, 2017. DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2017.050102.
(b). APA Format:
Rajada Khatun , Masud Rana , Monjur Ahasan , Shirin Akter , Fakhar Uddin , Ashrafun Nahar Monika , Md Ohiduzzaman (2017). Site Planning of a Newly Installed LINAC at BAEC, Bangladesh. Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION), 5(1), 8 - 12. DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2017.050102.