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Sustaining Excellence in Radiotherapy: Breakthroughs in Linear Accelerator Uptime and Operational Efficiency

Author(s) Priya Jacob, Alex Antony
Country United States
Abstract Linear accelerators (Linacs) are critical components in radiotherapy departments, and their downtime can significantly impact patient care. This study analyzes the causes and impacts of linac downtime, focusing on subsystem failures, failure modes, and strategies to minimize downtime. This study addresses linac downtime by leveraging methodologies from key studies: the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) guidelines for managing interruptions, Kawahara et al.’s Machine Failure Risk Analysis (MFRA), Hoisak et al.’s longitudinal machine log analysis, Wroe et al.’s international downtime comparisons, and Peiris et al.’s insights on LINAC and MLC failures in LMICs. Using these frameworks, we formulated strategies including preventive maintenance, usage-based quality assurance (QA), backup systems, and comprehensive staff training. These efforts resulted in a landmark achievement: 900 consecutive days of uninterrupted radiotherapy treatment with a single linac. This study provides actionable solutions to minimize downtime, enhance reliability, and ensure equitable access to high-quality cancer care globally.
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Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2024
Published On 2024-09-03
Cite This Sustaining Excellence in Radiotherapy: Breakthroughs in Linear Accelerator Uptime and Operational Efficiency - Priya Jacob, Alex Antony - IJLRP Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.15051042
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15051042
Short DOI https://doi.org/g88zxs
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