Combine radiation protection for personnel and well-being for patients: the example of the Centre Georges Charpak at Quimper

In the hot laboratory, the Easypharma HE hot cell was the latest addition to the radiation protection equipment. With its reduced footprint and pure design, it blends perfectly in the department’s premises and thereby represents an alternative solution to the injector, as recommended by regulations. For the PET unit, the Posijet® injector was chosen for its optimum technical performance, perfectly in line with the department’s project and its cost optimisation ambition: “in particular, it optimises the injected radiotracer doses for the benefit and safety of both patients and workers.” (Source: GCS activity report). Its ability to integrate with the Venus software work list and its highly safe operation comply, in particular, with the requirements of the Centre Georges Charpak. The unit had to be able to cope with the increasing workload expected on the Quimper site while guaranteeing optimum radiation protection for the users. The Posijet motor was also a decisive feature since it makes the unit extremely easy to move around and therefore protects radiographers against musculoskeletal disorders in their daily work. The possibility of choosing the colour (grey) was also an advantage, allowing the product to blend in with the atmosphere of the premises. Lastly, for the team to become quickly familiar with our equipment and work independently, Lemer pax’ engineers were available on site during theoretical and practical training sessions. The dedicated Posijet® team also provided support up to the first injections: comfort when deploying the equipment and safety at work were points much appreciated by the automated injector users.