Suction System for radioactive gas capture

This articulated suction arm is dedicated to the capture of ^99mTc or ¹³³Xe labelled aerosol residues used during lung ventilation scintigraphic examinations. With a radius of action of 1.5 m and its three axes of rotation, it is easy to reach the patient in any position, sitting or lying down. The large, transparent PMMA chamber is positioned over the patient’s face for the suction of any radioactive molecules that may escape from the patient’s nose or mouth during oral inhalation of the radiopharmaceutical. It also facilitates visual control of the nose clip and the correct positioning of the mouthpiece during the entire operation. In order to adapt to any room or ventilation spaces, a wall or ceiling connection is available.

On the wall-mounted bracket, the arm is equipped with a motor and a fan with variable speed extraction equipped with active carbon filtration to trap radioactive residues and avoid any dissemination in the service or contamination of the nursing staff. It is also possible to regulate the suction rate during use by means of a button on the suction arm.