Uptake Room

Standard Area10m²

Ceiling Height2700mm

Briefing

Description

The Uptake Room is used to inject patients with a radiopharmaceutical and allow them to rest until 'uptake' has occurred before transfer to the scanning room. Patients need to be relaxed in a warm, quiet and dimmed environment to promote uptake. Uptake duration is typically 45 to 60 minutes.

Hours of Operation

8am to 8pm, daily (dependent on unit operating hours)

Occupancy

1 patient; 1 staff

Additional Considerations

~ Visual and audio observation of the patient during this time is typically provided from the Control Room of the PET-CT Imaging Room and intercoms, cameras and display screens are to be provided to support patient observation. ~ Injections of radiopharmaceuticals can be undertaken within the room or from outside the room via an automated dose delivery system, which will be accommodated outside each uptake room with a suitable lead-lined injection port in the wall that will allow the coil to be connected to both the machine and the patient (details should be confirmed with vendor) ~ Radiation shielding is required to the room and is to be in accordance with a radiation shielding consultants advice. This will be based on the type of radiopharmaceutical, the number of patients seen on a daily basis and proximity to other services.

Performance Requirements

HVAC

Air Conditioning (General)

Lighting

Dimmable

Electrical

Body Protected

Nurse Call

Buttons / Handset

Items

Code	Description	Qty	Priority	Category	Comment
AFDPR-006.01	DOOR PROTECTION: plate, to 900H	1	Standard	Internal - Door 1	[DWPR-006] to corridor side, extent dependent on movement of beds and mobile equipment in adjacent area; to be coordinated with corridor wall protection
AFDPR-006.01	DOOR PROTECTION: plate, to 900H	1	Standard	Internal - Door 1	[DWPR-006] to room side
DOHI-003.02	DOOR: hinged, 1 leaf, 900 clear opening, solid, shielded	1	Standard	Internal - Door 1	[DWSC-005] automated, hold open