Preferred Label : SDX Voluntary Breath Holding Device;
NCIt related terms : SDX;
NCIt definition : A voluntary deep inspiration breath-hold device for managing thoracic and abdominal
tumor motion during imaging and radiation therapy. The device is comprised of a sensor
connected to a mouthpiece and spirometer. Patient feedback can be set by using nose
clips to force breathing from the mouth, and video goggles allow the patient to watch
their own spirometry pattern to improve breath holding.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1912659;
Origin ID : C192575;
UMLS CUI : C5785300;
Semantic type(s)
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