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// CODE SNIPPET

1224.34.1.2.2 Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1224 [OSHPD 1] Hospitals > 1224.34 Nuclear Medicine > 1224.34.1 General > 1224.34.1.2 Nuclear Medicine Room > 1224.34.1.2.2 Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
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Shall include the following:

  1. Scanner room shall provide a minimum clearance of 4 feet (1218 mm) at each side and the foot of the table. Additional space shall be provided when PET is combined with CT, and include compliance with Section 1224.18.3 and shielding requirements in Section 1224.34.1.1.
  2. Cyclotron room. Where radiopharmaceuticals are prepared on-site, a cyclotron shall be provided. Cyclotron facilities shall be located in access-restricted areas. Shielding requirements for cyclotron facilities shall comply with Section 1224.34.1.1.
  3. Control room. A control room shall be provided with a full direct view of the patient in the PET scanner.
  4. Patient uptake/cool-down room. A shielded room with access to a dedicated patient toilet, to accommodate radioactive waste, and lavatory shall be provided.
  5. Handwashing stations shall be provided throughout the PET suite at locations of patient contact and at locations where radiopharmaceutical materials are handled, prepared, or disposed of.
  6. Pre-procedure patient care and recovery area shall be provided to accommodate at least two stretchers. This area shall comply with Section 1224.34.2.6.
  7. Computer equipment room shall be provided in support of the equipment provided.
  8. Contaminated (hot) soiled holding shall be provided and operationally integrated to minimize incidental exposure to ionizing radiation.

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