C-PET Imaging System User's Manual, Describes how to use the C-PET Imaging System
This manual describes how to use the Philips C-PET imaging system, covering system components, safety precautions, and regulatory compliance. It includes detailed information on equipment understanding, laser radiation hazards, and emergency procedures.
Operational guidance covers getting started, file management, study file handling, patient record database usage, and acquisition procedures. The document also provides patient preparation instructions, injection dose recommendations, and glucose management protocols for both diabetic and non‑diabetic patients.
| Maximum FDG injection dose | 0.5 mCi |
|---|---|
| Standard post‑injection wait time | 60 minutes |
A standard waiting period of 60 minutes is required after injection before the scan can begin.
If glucose is <120 mg/dL give 25‑50 g oral glucose; 120‑150 mg/dL give 25 g; >150 mg/dL call the physician for insulin. For levels 130‑160 mg/dL give 3‑5 U insulin, and 161‑200 mg/dL give 5‑8 U.