Alright SPECT/CT crew, hold your horses! We've tackled room design, secret services, and even the amazing machines. But there's still a secret weapon hiding in the shadows... the SPECT/CT control room! Think of it as the SPECT/CT scanner's brain, making sure everything runs smoothly. Let's peek behind the curtain and see how this control room keeps the magic happening! 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓/𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞: The size of the control room should be sufficient to accommodate the necessary equipment, workstations, and personnel The AusHFG recommends a floor space of 14 square meters for SPECT/CT Control Room. 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Walls, doors, and windows shall be constructed with lead or equivalent materials to contain radiation within the room, protecting the staff. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰: To ensure that the patient remains properly positioned throughout the scan, and to visually monitor the patient for any signs of distress or discomfort during the scan. 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓/𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 1- SPECT/CT Control Console: This is the central workstation for the technologist. 2- Communication System: A microphone and speaker system to allow clear communication with the patient during the scan. 3- Workstations: High-resolution monitors for viewing and analysing SPECT/CT images. 4- Display screen for contrast injector. 5- Slave display screen for patient monitor. Nailed the SPECT/CT room layout! By thinking about both the design and the gadgets inside, we can create rooms that are safe, work like a charm, and keep everyone happy - patients and healthcare heroes alike. Want to geek out on some SPECT/CT room design tips? Check out the AusHFG website for a deeper dive! #SPECTCT #NuclearMedicine #MedicalImaging #HealthcareTechnology #MedicalDiagnosis
How does the internal observation window in the control room help technologists monitor patients during scans?
Love the way you've pulled back the curtain on the "brain" behind the SPECT/CT scanner. It's cool to see all the thought that goes into creating an efficient and safe workspace for the technologists.
Love the emphasis on communication systems. Keeping patients comfortable and informed is key.
I always wondered what happened behind the scenes.
Fascinating look behind the scenes! The control console sounds like the heart of the operation.
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5moWhat is the purpose of the slave display screen for the patient monitor in the control room setup?