ASSIGNMENT

ON
CT Scan room planning

Submitted to: Dr. K. Manivannan

Submitted by: Varnika
 CT Scan room planning for a 300 bedded
hospital

CT Scans are generally installed specialty hospitals, medical

colleges and diagnostic centers. Mostly the CT scan rooms are in
the ground floors only.
CT Scan radiates high dose of X-rays and hence the shielding the
CT scan room has to be designed carefully as per the CT Scan
Room Layout recommended by authoritative agencies for e.g.,
AERB.
CT scan rooms will have 2 portions; one is Gantry area where the
patient undergoes CT scan study and the other is Couch area
where the CT technicians operate the CT Console during the
scans. CT Scan Room Layout is designed in such a way that
patient is completely visible from the control console. The glass
used in the Window between the Gantry and Console room to be
lead equivalent. Also, the doors between the CT Scan Room
Gantry portion and Console room portion to have adequate
shielding by lead or equivalent material.
The thickness of the walls, floor, ceiling, Lead is to be as per the
guidelines. This is a mandatory requirement for CT scan room
layout then only the undue exposure of radiation outside the CT
Gantry room is blocked.
The Gantry room door of the CT scan room layout, to be with
automatic door closure. A red warning light above the main door
to be placed as an alert that a Scan is going on the CT scan room.
Facts About the CT scan

The CT scan takes detailed pictures of inside the body called

“slices” that are then put together by a computer.
• A parent or guardian is welcome in the scanner room during
this test.
• Because this test uses radiation, women who are pregnant or
believe they may be pregnant should not be in the exam room
when CT scans are done. In this case, please bring another
adult who can stay with your child during the scan.
• Teenage patients who are pregnant or believe they may be
pregnant should talk to their doctor before they have a CT
scan. This information will be kept confidential.
• Young children who may be unable to stay still for the entire
scan can be given sedation (se-DAY-shun) medication to
help them sleep during the scan. If your child’s doctor has
recommended sedation for your child, please refer to the
patient guide, “Parent Information on Sedation for
Radiologic Studies,” which is available from online or from
your child’s doctor.
• When sedation is needed, there are special rules for eating
and drinking before the test. These rules are outlined in detail
in the “Parent Information on Sedation” guide.
• The scans usually take about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on
the body area or part that is undergoing the test.
 CT Scan Room Dimensions

Room dimensions are typically larger in size from 18'0" x 20'0"

and up to 24'0" x 32'0". These rooms require shielded walls, a
large x-ray glass control window at least 48" wide x 36" high
though 84" wide x 42" high and maximum up to 96" wide x 48"
high for a clear view of the patient and all procedures.
Standard window sizes "good in stock" are: 48" w x 36" h, 48w x
42" h, 60" w x 42" h, 72"w x 42" h and 84" w x 42" h. Shielding
must be calculated by a certified and licensed radiation or health
physicist or other "Radiation Expert" (as defined by NCRP or
ICRP) and independently retained by the medical healthcare
imaging facility.
Radiation Shielding Requirements are Generally Based on These
Factors:

• Specific C.T. Model / Type of Computerized Tomography

Equipment
( 8, 16, 32, 64 ,128, 256 ,320 and 640 Slices, & Contrast
Isotopic Agents utilized)
• Orientation of Equipment in room in relation to surrounding
walls
• Projected Use-Images / Procedures per day / Workload
• Surrounding Occupancy Factors / Common Walls
• Materials Used / Existing Materials / Wall Construction
 • Controlled VS Uncontrolled (monitored by dosimetry,
general access)
• Other Unique Considerations per application
Ray-Bar Has Several Products and Materials to Meet
your Radiation Shielding Requirements
U.L. Classified Lead-back drywall of varying thicknesses per the
shielding report, Lead Lined Doors, and X-Ray Lead Glass and
Frames for the control room window (lead equivalency is directly
dependent on the shielding report recommendations),
and specialty application products, such as "mirrored", “frosted”
or "switchable" X-Ray Smart Glass to assist in patient privacy in
compliance with current HIPPA laws, or U.L. listed fire-rated x-
ray window units, 20,45,60 and up to 90 minutes ratings.