Because breathing movements can disrupt the correctness and accuracy of proton irradiation, we also use the deep inspiration breath-hold technique for radiotherapy of lung tumours. The Dyn’R device is used for this purpose.
The deep inspiration breath-hold technique is chosen because it is important that the irradiated part of the body (volume) is irradiated each day in the same way. As the irradiated volume moves with the breath, we need to ensure that your body maintains the same position in every procedure. It is best ensured by holding the breath at a certain level. To determine this level, you need to first undergo training of deep inspiration breath hold (Dyn’R training).
Training of deep inspiration breath hold is done in supine position while the patient is connected to the spirometer through an antibacterial filter and mouthpiece. Your nose is pegged so that all the expired air flows through your mouth. You will wear special video glasses to follow the breathing instructions. Our experienced employee will patiently guide you through the entire training process and you will have enough time to try everything out. You don’t have to worry about anything.
