Faasse Todd, Shreve Paul
PET Medical Imaging Center, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2008 Aug;29(4):277-82. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2008.05.002.
This article reviews the major considerations involved in optimizing positron emission tomography-computed tomographic (PET-CT) workflows including patient management and specific acquisition, processing, and archiving procedures. Due to the dual modality nature of PET-CT and the needs of the patients typically undergoing these examinations, there is a high level of patient contact and interaction with the technologists and ancillary personnel. Each PET-CT scan itself generates a considerable volume of raw image data which must be reconstructed, and the reconstructed images distributed and archived without impeding overall workflow. PET-CT facility design and layout, the procedures for sequencing patients through each phase of the exam, and adequate staffing are important considerations for an efficient and high-quality service.
本文回顾了优化正电子发射断层扫描-计算机断层扫描（PET-CT）工作流程所涉及的主要考量因素，包括患者管理以及特定的采集、处理和存档程序。由于PET-CT的双模态特性以及通常接受这些检查的患者的需求，患者与技术人员及辅助人员之间存在高度的接触和互动。每次PET-CT扫描本身都会生成大量原始图像数据，这些数据必须进行重建，并且重建后的图像要进行分发和存档，同时不能妨碍整体工作流程。PET-CT设备的设计和布局、患者在检查各阶段的排序程序以及充足的人员配备是提供高效和高质量服务的重要考量因素。
