Table 1 Comparison between protocols in Hospitals A and B
From: A comparison of two systems of patient immobilization for prostate radiotherapy
| Â | Hospital A | Hospital B |
|---|---|---|
Treatment technique | RapidArc | RapidArc |
Immobilization devices | Hipfix | Alpha-cradle |
Dose scheme | 2 Gy at 100% isodose level per fraction, 5 fractions per week, to a total dose of 76 Gy in 38 fractions | |
Bladder preparation | Drink 400Â ml of water 60 minutes prior to the scan or treatment | |
Rectal evacuation | N.A. | Bisacodyl 10Â mg (oral) before bedtime is prescribed to empty bowel before the night of planning CT and each treatment unless the patient was suffering from diarrhea |