Which items must be checked daily to ensure safe operation of remote after-loading equipment?

To ensure the safe operation of remote after-loading equipment, it is essential to check the treatment tube or catheter integrity and the indicator lights on a daily basis. The integrity of the treatment tube or catheter is crucial because any damage or blockage could lead to improper delivery of radiation, potentially causing harm to the patient or staff. Ensuring that these components are functioning correctly confirms that the equipment is capable of delivering the prescribed dose in a precise and controlled manner.

Indicator lights provide important visual feedback that can alert operators to any malfunctions or necessary maintenance. They serve as essential safety features, allowing immediate identification of issues that could compromise safety or effectiveness during treatment.

While checking source integrity, calibration records, and patient treatment logs are important aspects of the overall maintenance and safety protocols for radiation therapy equipment, they do not need to be performed daily. Source integrity is typically monitored at regular intervals, calibration records are maintained according to a prescribed schedule, and patient treatment logs are reviewed as patients are treated rather than needing a daily check for equipment safety. This makes the daily check of treatment tube/catheter integrity and indicator lights critical for safe operational readiness.