SPECT-CT Imaging Room

The SPECT-CT Imaging Room must be adequately shielded to ensure that radiation doses to surrounding areas do not exceed radiation dose limits and satisfy design/dose constraints. Where shielding significantly increases the weight of the doors, automatic doors may be considered. Radiation shielding is to be as advised by a qualified Radiation Consultant to suit the practice, workload and equipment procured, and all shielding on the Standard Component is indicative only.

Additional Considerations:

• Configuration of medical gases is to be confirmed to meet clinical requirements such as the provision of anaesthetic services.
• Dimmable lights are recommended and are to be placed to avoid glare to patients.
• Back lit ceiling artwork may be installed for patient comfort.
• 'X-ray in Use' lights are required outside each entry door.
• Room temperature and humidity control is required. Temperature requirements for equipment are to be confirmed by the vendor, including requirement for circulated cooling water.
• The need for and extent of emergency power and UPS must be reviewed to suit site specific requirements. UPS power is required to the SPECT-CT scanning and control equipment. Other emergency power and UPS requirements to be confirmed based on risk assessment considering the impact of a power outage on patient care/ safety. Some models of SPECT/CT require three phase power to be supplied.
• Structural assessment is required to ensure the floor will be rigid with no vibration and will accommodate the weight of the SPECT-CT unit.
• Consideration needs to be given to the clearances of equipment and replacement part delivery routes.
• Where a service is may be performing minor interventional procedures, a Type A handwashing basin will be required instead of Type B.