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St. Vincent's University Hospital Boosts PET/CT Efficiency and Safety with Posijet

St. Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) enhanced its PET/CT department by implementing the Posijet automated injector, achieving significant gains in workflow efficiency, staff safety, and patient throughput.

The Challenge

The PET/CT department at St. Vincent's University Hospital faced common but critical workflow challenges inherent in manual and semi-automatic radiopharmaceutical administration. The key objectives were to:

• Reduce Radiation Exposure: Minimise dose exposure to highly specialised radiographers during the preparation and injection process.
• Increase Patient Throughput: Address the growing demand for PET/CT scans by streamlining the injection workflow and reducing preparation times.
• Optimise Resource Utilisation: Free up critical equipment, such as the laminar airflow cabinet, to allow radiopharmacy staff to perform other essential tasks concurrently.
• Standardise Training: Ensure a consistent and efficient training process for new and existing team members with a minimal learning curve.

The Solution

SVUH selected the Posijet automatic injector to address these challenges. The decision was based on Posijet's reputation for user-friendliness, superior radiation protection, and workflow integration.

The installation and training process was remarkably smooth and efficient, completed entirely within one week. Engineers from Lemar Pax and Synapse Medical provided exceptional support, working closely with the SVUH team to customise many aspects of the Posijet, ensuring it was tailored to meet the department's specific standards and operational needs. This bespoke approach ensured that the Posijet was not just an addition to the department, but a fully integrated component of its workflow from day one.

The Results: A New Standard in Safety and Performance

The adoption of Posijet has delivered tangible and significant benefits across the PET/CT department's operations.

• Enhanced Safety: Superior lead shielding ensures significant Radiation protection for staff during preparation and administration. Real-time control on patient injections allows for accurate patient doses every time, enhancing precision and patient safety.
• Increased Throughput: A streamlined process led to a notable increase in daily patient capacity.
• Improved Efficiency: Automation freed up critical equipment and reduced time spent in the radiopharmacy.
• Rapid Adoption: The intuitive interface allowed staff to become proficient quickly with minimal training.