HDR Treatment Enclosure
H.D.R. Enclosure is a cost-effective alternative to shielding an existing room for brachytherapy treatments. With a footprint of only 80 square feet, this product will fit in most exam rooms or hospital operating rooms. For facilities that currently use linear accelerator vaults for H.D.R. treatments, the H.D.R. Treatment Enclosure frees up the vault, allowing for facilities to use both treatment options.
NELCO is the world’s leading manufacturer of H.D.R. enclosures, and is the only manufacturer whose enclosure features full standing room. Our product is available in outpatient, intra-operative and double door models.
Frequently found in both freestanding centers and hospital oncology departments, NELCO’s Outpatient H.D.R. Enclosure is the most commonly used. The system comes complete with a custom shielded door system, shielded wall and ceiling pannels, power, physics, duct, and electrical ports, and all interior finishes. Accessories include a radiation monitor, ‘Radiation Source Exposed’ light, a sound system and custom artwork.
The Intra-operative H.D.R. Enclosure model is much like the Outpatient model, with the addition of all necessary features for an operating room (lead for the unit floor, operating room quality wall, ceiling coverings, lighting that meets sterilization requirements and an anesthesia utility access port).
The Double Door H.D.R. Enclosure model is a larger unit with extended lead shielding and two double door systems. This model is particularly useful for H.D.R. treatment facilities that have an extremely busy practice. Each of the enclosure’s doors typically lead into separate simulator rooms, and allow staff to quickly move from patient to patient.
Uses
NELCO’s H.D.R. Treatment Enclosure is designed for use with high-dose-rate (H.D.R. ) brachytherapy.
Dimensions (Outpatient Model)
- Approximate footprint: 80 square feet
- Exterior: 10’ 4.5” wide x 7’ 10.5” high x 7’ 8.5” deep
- Interior: 8’ 9.5” wide x 7’ high X 5’ 9.75” deep
- Weight: approximately 61,000 pounds
FAQs
Q: What is the overall footprint of NELCO’s H.D.R. Treatment Enclosure?
A: The standard, outpatient H.D.R. Treatment has an overall footprint size of approximately 80 square feet. The overall footprint on the other models and any custom enclosures may be more.
Q: Are there any height restrictions for NELCO’s H.D.R. Treatment Enclosure?
A: Typically the unit requires a minimum of 10’ vertical height (anything below this needs a feasibility review).
Q: How are any penetrations handled with the enclosure?
A: A power and physics port can be located almost anywhere on the unit. Typically it is located on the end panels and closest to the control station. Wiring, cabling, ductwork, mechanical access, HVAC, and electrical are brought into the enclosure through a ceiling port.
Q: What is the height of the enclosure?
A: With all finish work, the interior height of the enclosure is 84”.
