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Turbo•cast RT® — Moldable, Non-Shrinking Radiotherapy Thermoplastic

Turbo•cast RT®Huestis Medical's Turbo•cast RT® is designed specifically for radiotherapy. It forms quickly and is easily applied to a patient's contours. Turbo•cast RT® has a unique, fleece-like texture that is extremely comfortable. It will not stick to skin, hair or itself. Non shrinking and re-heatable, it eliminates costly re-fittings. Choose easily cut rectangular sheets, precut shapes or custom configurations. Turbo•cast RT® can be easily integrated with Huestis Medical's Flexi•board® carbon-fiber breast board for precise positioning and secure immobilization.


Features

Easy To Mold

  • Low temperature thermoplastic is designed specifically for radiotherapy.
  • Formed in minutes, it facilitates fast setting without treatment delay.
  • Although quickly formed, it allows ample setup time for therapists to apply to various patient contours.

Complex Construction

  • Mixed carpolactone ester core.
  • Soft, fleece-like poly coat.
  • Turbo•cast RT® does not adhere to itself.

Does Not Shrink

  • Non-shrinking, it ensures proper fit.
  • Eliminates costly re-fittings.

Patient Friendly

  • No patient preparation is necessary.
  • Will not stick to skin or hair.
  • Soft, fleece-like coating.
  • Comfortable and relaxing for patient.

Reusable

  • Once set, Turbo•cast RT® may be marked for patient identification with a felt tip pen or tape.
  • Profile may be altered or modified by heating with a heat gun or hair dryer.

Environmentally Safe

  • Nontoxic, biodegradable material poses no environmental hazards.

System Highlights

easy operationVersatile Shapes

Turbo•cast RT® thermoplastic material is available in easily cut rectangular sheets, precut shapes and custom designs.

 

 

FH-201Secure Immobilization

Turbo•cast RT® may be easily positioned on Huestis Medical's Flexi•board® for precise, secure immobilization.

FH-201Convenient Side Rail Attachment

Easily snapped onto the side rails with convenient brackets, Turbo•cast RT® offers secure breast immobilization.

flexible positioningFlexible Positioning

With or without the Flexi•board® base riser, the patient's pelvis area can be easily immobilized with Turbo•cast RT®.

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