System and method for administering radioactive agents to a subject
a radioactive agent and system technology, applied in the field of systems and methods for administering radioactive agents to patients, can solve the problems of repeated exposure to radiation from dosages, harmful to persons in the vicinity of dosages, and increased radiation exposure of medical personnel, so as to prevent or inhibit radiation leakage
Pending Publication Date: 2022-06-09
ADVANCED MOLECULAR IMAGING & THERAPY LLC
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The present invention provides a system and method for reducing the risk of exposure to radiation when administering a radioactive agent to patients. This is accomplished by using a fluid pump enclosure that prevents leakage of radiation from an interior of the enclosure. The system includes a medical syringe, a radioactive fluid pump, and a syringe radiation shield. The fluid pump enclosure is constructed of a rectangular box with panels that connect and interact with each other to prevent radiation leakage. The system also includes rods that secure the syringe to the radiation shield, which is designed to shield medical personnel from radiation. The invention prevents the risk of exposure to radiation during medical procedures and increases safety for patients and medical professionals.
Problems solved by technology
Unfortunately, medical personnel preparing and transporting the dosage, along with those actually administering the dosage to the patient (and the patient themselves), may be exposed to radiation emitted from the dosage.
Long term and repeated exposure to such radiation may be harmful to persons that are in the vicinity of the dosage.
However, traditional lead pigs provide only limited shielding, such that medical personnel who are repeatedly exposed to radiation from such dosages remain at risk despite the use of a lead pig.
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[0021]The invention may be understood by referring to the following description and accompanying drawings. This description of an embodiment, set out below to enable one to practice an implementation of the invention, is not intended to limit the preferred embodiment, but to serve as a particular example thereof. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they may readily use the conception and specific embodiments disclosed as a basis for modifying or designing other methods and systems for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalent assemblies do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form.
[0022]Descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted to enhance clarity and conciseness. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. As used herein, the singul...
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An apparatus for shielding medical personnel from radioactive materials being administered to a patient in need thereof, including a radioactive syringe shield and a radioactive fluid pump shield. The radioactive syringe shield includes a syringe main body, and syringe shields proximal and distal ends each configured to attach to opposite ends of the syringe shield main body in a threaded male / female connection. Together, the syringe shield main body, and proximal and distal ends are configured to contain therewithin a medical syringe containing radioactive medical fluid. The radioactive fluid pump shield is a shielded box configured to contain the fluid pump and has top and front portions pivotally attached to adjacent portions to allow selective access to the fluid pump.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]This invention relates generally to systems and methods for administering radioactive agents to a patient, and more particularly to systems and methods for transporting and administering a dosage of a radioactive agent, such as Zr-89 PET agents, for diagnostic imaging purposes, to a patient while minimizing exposure of the radioactive agent to medical personnel.Description of the Background[0002]Various radioactive agents are used in the medical field for a wide variety of purposes. For instance, positron emission tomography (“PET”) imaging using radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies has been employed for imaging of tumors inside of a patient's body. This process may be similarly employed for therapeutic purposes.[0003]To carry out such procedures, the radioactive agents must be injected into a patient and later detected by an imaging device, such as a PET scanner. Unfortunately, medical personnel preparing and transporting the dos...
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Login to View More IPC IPC(8): A61M5/178A61M5/142
CPCA61M5/1785A61M5/142A61M5/14546A61M5/1456A61M2005/14573
Inventor MORRIS, MICHAEL
Owner ADVANCED MOLECULAR IMAGING & THERAPY LLC