Removable shielding for use during neurological examinations on a whole body pet scanner

摘要

A shielding system for a scanner. The system comprises a headrest. The system comprises shielding attached to the headrest. The system comprises a scanner couch to which the headrest is attached. The headrest moves with the scanner couch into the scanner. A method for scanning a patient. The method comprises the steps of connecting a headrest with a shield to a couch. There is the step of moving the couch with the headrest into an opening of the scanner so the shielding blocks the opening. A headrest for a couch of a scanner.