System and method for supporting a patient during medical imaging

摘要

A medical imaging system having a patient support apparatus is provided. The medical imaging system includes a framework portion; a first set of at least one panel removably mounted to and supported by the framework portion and for supporting a patient during a first imaging study by the medical imaging system; and a second set of at least one panel removably mounted to and supported by the framework portion after removal of the first set of at least one panel from the framework portion. The second set of at least one panel replaces the first set of at least one panel and supports the patient during a second imaging study by the medical imaging system.