Key Features

Automation of EPID image analysis and reporting for TG142 recommended Machine QA tests Image analysis runs unattended in the background Supports multiple user levels for controlled access and security Flexible software architecture enables distributed use and remote access Improved trending and reporting Receive detailed up-to-date activity across the network from the QUASAR™ Message Centre Create custom QA forms to store daily QA data and results for future trending Organize your QA process with the QA scheduler Supports CITRIX-enabled thin clients with unlimited installations

Automate, Simplify and now Extend your LINAC QA

QUASAR™ eQA 2.0 software simplifies LINAC QA through automated EPID image analysis. This time-saving application automates the analysis and reporting for important TG142 recommended QA tests(1). Using QUASAR™ eQA 2.0 and your EPID eliminates the need to use film for these tests.

QUASAR™ eQA 2.0 includes a central application which interacts with a SQL database. Running unattended in the background, the application automatically analyzes EPID images. It also manages communications, security and LINAC configuration.      Learn more about QUASAR Core   The QUASAR™ eQA 2.0 client includes a DICOM viewer which interacts with the central application to enable the following functions: Visualize and approve test results View database trends Manage test configurations

Broadcast test results by email to a pre-determined list of email recipients. Approved test results are retained in a database for long-term storage and trend analysis. Results can be exported to Excel or saved as a PDF file.

Key Components

Testing Capabilities   For recommended TG142 image analysis procedures   Effectively perform a variety of TG142 image analysis procedures accurately and efficiently including:

Each test involves five separate tasks: test set-up, image acquisition, automated image analysis, approval and automated database storage of approved results.   Learn more about Process Flow

		Custom QA Forms Consolidate all of your quality assurance data in one location   Save the results of any Quality Assurance test to the QUASAR™ eQA 2.0 database by creating custom QA forms that suit your clinic’s needs. Input data such as; boolean, single value, and multi-value (with calculations) to perform trend analysis with ease.  Generate reports to share with physicist and radiation therapists.				QA Scheduler Plan your work, work your plan The QA Scheduler enables users to plan process flows and complete quality assurance processes.  Provide timelines for daily, weekly, monthly and annual quality assurance tests.  Organize your workload per LINAC and per staff member.  Track and report the time allocated for your quality assurance process.
		Trend Analysis Track changing trends in QA data   QUASAR™ eQA 2.0 provides an innovative set of tools to identify patterns and trends in your QA data. Incorporate statistical process control by utilizing the QUASAR™ warehouse database for better trend analysis, reporting and visual display of QA data.				Reporting Generate Customized Reports QUASAR™ eQA 2.0 allows users to save reports in PDF format or export data into Microsoft Excel worksheets as a useful method of applying additional analysis to data.
		Message Center Share Data, Images and Reports   Program the software to automatically send data, images and reports to authorized users to accept and/or discard tests results whenever a process requires validation.				Users & Roles Control Access and Privileges   Create, edit, remove and/or disable user accounts. Manage user control access privileges. Assign users to one or more pre-defined roles to determine what operations a user is allowed to perform.

Accessories to help you maintain a compliant facility

		Crosshair & Field Edge Markers The crosshair and field edge marker templates are used as image reference markers when using QUASAR™ eQA software. Each template contains one or more radio-opaque markers which are detected within the analyzed images in order to calculate pixel scaling and identify the center and size of a light field.   Specifications: 29 cm x 29 cm x 6 mm thick acrylic cross hair Multiple 3 mm diameter tungsten markers embedded in acrylic Four acrylic field edge markers to mark field sizes from 6 cm x 6 cm and larger
		BB Train The BB Train phantom is used in two main QUASAR™ eQA 2.0 tests: Half Beam Block Junction at Orthogonal Angles and Treatment Couch Motion and Rotation. The BB Train phantom is used as a reference point in space during the execution of these tests.   Specifications: 28 cm long by 2.5 cm diameter acrylic rod Six 7/16” Steel BB embedded in rod
		IsoCenter BB Set The Isocenter BB set is used in conjunction with the MV Beam and portal imager to quantify mechanical outputs of the LINAC such as: relative gantry, collimator and table isocenter positions and overall diameters, linear positions, gantry sag, and jaw symmetry.   Specifications: XYZ Micro Stage for positioning wand 7/16” Steel BB Counterbalanced stand for ease of use Compatible with LINACS and EPIDS from multiple vendors Convenient storage and carrying case

*KLEIN, E. et al, Quality assurance of medical accelerators: Report of AAPM Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group 142, Med. Phys. 36 (9),September 2009, 4197- 4212