Customised patient positioning with FOR-MED
26th October 2023
Foam supports for medical imaging applications
FOR-MED patient foam supports are designed to support patients and fix body parts in place for imaging in Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT/SPECT-CT, and Radiology. The growing prevalence of patient scans in both CT and MRI within the field of radiology necessitates a greater emphasis on patient comfort.
As the UK distributor for FOR-MED, Southern Scientific can supply a range of different supports which are designed to prioritise both patient comfort and accurate positioning, enabling patients to rest comfortably in the correct position for extended durations.
Precision and comfort
Ensuring optimal patient positioning and comfort is critical, as it directly impacts the precision and efficacy of treatments. In radiotherapy, inaccurate patient positioning can lead to unwarranted exposure of healthy tissues to incorrect doses. FOR-MED's positioning supports not only provide stability, but also guarantees reproducibility should the patient require subsequent scans.
Foam supports for specific body parts include:
- Hand support in the "superman position" when laying in a prone position.
- Headrest to reduce stress on a patient's neck.
- Neck and thyroid support for fixing the patient's head in position.
- Foot support for proper leg alignment.
- Knee angle support.
- Breast support.
Find out more
You can learn more about the FOR-MED range of positioning supports by clicking the button below.