Description of Mobile PET Bed Lead Shield

The Mobile PET Bed Lead Shield is a mobile radiation protection device specifically designed for positron emission tomography (PET) rooms in nuclear medicine departments. It uses high-density lead plates as the core shielding layer, with the lead equivalent typically varying depending on the model (common equivalent lead thickness ranges from 0.5mmPb to several millimeters, depending on customized requirements), ensuring effective attenuation of 511keV gamma rays. An integrated tilting leaded glass observation window (Lead Glass Window) is located on the top or front. This design not only provides a clear view for observing the patient's condition, but the leaded glass also offers comparable protective capabilities to the main body, eliminating blind spots. Some high-end models use acrylic lead glass, balancing lightweight design with high transparency. The main frame is typically made of stainless steel (such as AISI 304) with a brushed or powder-coated finish, making it corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and compliant with hospital infection control standards. Four swivel casters (with brakes) at the bottom allow for easy movement and fixation between wards, injection rooms, and gamma camera rooms, adapting to different clinical workflow needs. This device is primarily used to provide effective radiation shielding for medical staff during patient injections of radiopharmaceuticals and PET scans. It effectively blocks high-energy gamma rays generated by the decay of PET radiopharmaceuticals (such as 18F-FDG), significantly reducing radiation exposure for medical staff during bedside care, injections, and patient observation. Its core design philosophy is to ensure high-dose radiation protection while maintaining operational flexibility and ease of communication between medical staff and patients. It is an indispensable safety barrier in modern nuclear medicine wards and is suitable for use during the post-injection waiting period, bedside examination assistance, and routine nursing care in nuclear medicine wards.

Precautions for Mobile PET Bed Lead Shield

Check that the caster brakes are locked before use to ensure the equipment is stable.

Regularly clean the lead-glass surface—avoiding corrosive cleaners—to maintain light transmission.

Periodically test the equipment's shielding performance in accordance with local radiation safety regulations.

Specifications of Mobile PET Bed Lead Shield