Table 6.
Median time expended by nurses during each ICBT process (min)
| Process | Totala (n = 146) | X-raysa (n = 53) | 3D-IGBTa (n = 93) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation before the patient entry | 20 | 15 | 30 |
| Preparation after the patient entry | 15 | 12 | 15 |
| Applicator insertion | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Image acquisition | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Treatment planning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treatment (delivery) | 13 | 11 | 14 |
| Applicator removal | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Post-treatment | 20 | 15 | 20 |
| Total | 105 | 86 | 119 |
ICBT = intracavitary brachytherapy, 3D-IGBT = three-dimensional image-guided brachytherapy.
aSum of the times required by each staff involved in the procedure.