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IMSure QA Software

91326

FAST, PRECISE

Unprecedented accuracy from the patented "3-Source Model" algorithm, easy standard plan MU checks and uniquely comparative IMRT Plan QA - no film, no phantom, no linac time required

Download this FREE report on how one clinic is utilizing IMSure QA Software to verify RapidArc treatment plans here

INTUITIVE MU DOSE CALCULATIONS

Automate hand calculations of conventional plans or create simple plans with just a few clicks. A single screen for inputs, outputs, and field-to-field comparisons offers quick review and easy editing of plans.

NEW! CYBERKNIFE PLAN VERIFICATIONS

Fast and easy verification of plan monitor units (MU) and dose for both composite and per projection analysis.

ACCURATE IMRT DOSE CALCULATIONS

The patented Stanford University “3-Source Model” considers the dose from the primary photon source, the primary collimator scatter, and the flattening filter scatter resulting in extremely accurate dose calculations including those in high-gradient / low-dose regions common in IMRT.

NEW! IN-DEPTH IMRT PATIENT QA

Imported treatment planning system fluence is directly compared to independently calculated fluence in IMSure. Import patient contours and specify regions of interest for structure specific analysis. Use any of six different methods of comparison including gamma map comparisons, difference maps, a patented correlation coefficient, and histograms.

Features and Benefits

Intuitive MU Dose Calculations

Check MU or specific-point dose quickly and easily
A single screen for inputs, outputs, and field-to-field comparisons offers quick review and easy editing of plans
Block editor for quickly checking effects of changes in field size
Extensive diode support for in-vivo dose checking

Cyberknife Plan Verification

Composite and per projection verification of plan monitor units (MU) and dose

Accurate MU Dose Calculations of IMRT

Multiple dose calculation points, including off axis measurements from 3 effective sources
Patented 3-Source Model more accurately models high-gradient / low-dose regions of small fields common in IMRT
MLC leaf and jaw leakage are also considered so linac parameters are accurately modeled
Unparalleled accuracy for calculating plans that utilize .decimal compensators

Simple Physics Interface and Reporting

Supports unlimited machines, energies, treatment planning systems and record & verify systems
Completely characterizes output aspects from linear accelerator for simulated dose delivery and easily imports TMR, OF, OCR, PDD (electrons), cone factor (electrons), MLC, jaws, wedges including dynamic wedge angles, and head scatter sources
Easily imports TPS fluence maps, MLC leaf sequence files in DICOM RT and RTP format, and provides graphical representation of beam data
Provides hard copy output for billing and patient documentation and electronic output for paperless record keeping (in U.S. use CPT Code 77300)

Fast IMRT Patient Dose Verification QA

Import patient contours and specify regions of interest for structure specific analysis
Calculated fluence compares directly with the TPS predicted fluence resulting in accurate and in-depth patient plan QA analysis
Compare to either the true patient plan or a phantom plan
Compares plans in six different ways, including difference maps, gamma maps, and histograms
Compares dose at one or multiple 3-dimensional points on a field-to-field basis as well as composite dose
ACR Practice Guidelines for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) recommend an independent dose calculation method as an alternative to physical measurements once dosimetric accuracy of the planning / delivery system has been demonstrated

Validated Results

IMSure QA is proven as effective as measurements and TPS¹
The performance of IMSure QA Software has been verified in multiple publications (see publications)

IMSure QA™ Software 3-Source Model Illustration

Easy Monitor Unit Calculation

New Structure Specific In-Depth IMRT Patient QA

Specify Regions of Interest for Structure Specific Analysis

Specifications

REF Number	91326
Current Released Version	3.2
System Requirements
Operating System	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4 Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1
Processor	Intel® or AMD®, 600 MHz or greater
Memory	256 MB or greater
Hard Drive	50 MB or greater
Screen Resolution	1024 x 768 or higher
CD-ROM Drive	2X speed or greater
Product Standards	CE, Designed to meet IEC 60601-1-4

Publications

Quality Assurance of IMRT plans using IMSure QATM Software as a substitute for measurement

B Shahine¹, F Cao² and R Ramaseshan^1,2
¹BC Cancer Agency, Abbotsford, BC
²BC Cancer Agency, Surrey, BC, Canada

View PDF [.11 MB]

Use of IMSure for MU Verification on RapidArc Plans

John Fan, PhD - Whitepaper, 2009

View PDF [.02 MB]

Cyberknife treatment plan MU and Dose verification using IMSureQA

Poster Presentation, Cyberknife Users Meeting, Feb 2009

View PDF [.32 MB]

Why a Treatment Plan QA Software Program is Right for Your Facility

Whitepaper, June 2007

View PDF [.23 MB]

Moving from IMRT QA measurements toward independent computer calculations using control charts

Todd Pawlicki, Sua Yoo, Laurence E. Court, Sharon K. McMillan, Roger K. Rice, J. Donald Russell, John M. Pacyniak, Milton K. Woo, Parminder S. Basran, Jason Shoales, Arthur L. Boyer

Radiotherapy and Oncology 89 (3), 330 (2008)

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Independent Dosimetric Calculation with Inclusion of Head Scatter and MLC Transmission for IMRT

Y. Yang, L. Xing, J.G. Li, J. Palta, Y. Chen, G. Luxton, and A. Boyer

Medical Physics 30 (11), 2937 (2003)

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A Three-Source Model for the Calculation of Head Scatter Factors

Y. Yang, L. Xing, A.L. Boyer, Y. Song, and Y. Hu

Medical Physics 29 (9), 2024 (2002)

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Monitor Unit Calculation for an Intensity Modulated Photon Field by a Simple Scatter Summation Algorithm

L. Xing, Y. Chen, G. Luxton, J.G. Li and A.L. Boyer