Overview
A PET CT suite must integrate PET detector systems CT scanner and radiopharmaceutical handling with patient comfort and safety.
Layout and shielding
Provide shielded uptake rooms injection area and scanner room with control room sight lines and separate waste handling routes.
Equipment and utilities
Ensure high capacity power cooling and network bandwidth and plan for radiopharmaceutical storage and disposal infrastructure.
Safety and workflow
Include radiation monitoring patient preparation areas and protocols for handling high activity doses and emergency scenarios.