RADIOAEROSOL DELIVERY APPARATUS AND MANIFOLD THEREFOR

摘要

A radioaerosol delivery apparatus particularly adapted for the subsequent disposal of radioactively contaminated elements includes a manifold (88) for delivery of radioaerosol to a patient, having a pair of rigid conduits (100, 102) joined at one end to form a first connector (104) and at the other end to form a second connector (106). A third connector (116) is formed in the first conduit (100) between the first and second connectors and a one-way valve (112) is located between the first (104) and third (116) connector. A second one-way valve (114) is located in the second conduit (102) to permit exhalation by the patient. In use the manifold and source are located in a container incorporating radiation shielding. A portion (30) of the shielding is releasably attached to the manifold (88) and is removable from the container so as to carry with it the manifold (88) and source (82).