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August 1, 2011
Introducing our newest form, the Alpha Cradle® Frog Form™. Developed to reduce skin folds dramatically in a reproducible set-up that is comfortable for the patient. Two foam guides hold the patient’s legs comfortably wide apart, while a custom foam footrest gives the patient the support they need to hold the position. Developed to address ...
March 14, 2011
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Here’s our model, over six foot and three inches standing on the AC Side form just made for him. Durability? You bet. You can get in and out of a properly made Alpha Cradle® form all day long without damaging the form or moving its sides ...
March 4,2011
Smithers Medical Products is proud to introduce a new tool to the arsenal when it comes to treating your decubitus patients, the Alpha Cradle Side Form. No two patients are alike, and this is even more true when trying to fix your patient in the decubitus position. The form consists of an extruded polystyrene base ...
February 14, 2011
Smithers Medical Products, Inc. provides valuable books and equipment for students. Alpha Cradle brand products have been an important part of successful radiation therapy treatment since 1981. Our goal at Smithers Medical Products, Inc. is to provide radiation therapy/oncology students the opportunity to learn about the importance of immobilization and repositioning during the treatment process. ...
January 05, 2011
The new 2011 Alpha Cradle catalog is now available for download by clicking here. If you’d rather have a copy mailed to you, please fill out the form on the contact us page....
As medical professionals design and deliver high energy radiation to their cancer patient, they are now equipped with some new tools. 3D-IGRT (three-dimensional image-guided radiation therapy) has the potential to improve accuracy by providing images of the patient’s anatomy in the treatment position. The planning process can use several different image sets from CT (Computed ...