Strålebehandlingsrum

Strålebehandlingsrum is a Swedish term that translates to "radiotherapy room" or "radiation therapy room" in English. These are specialized rooms within a hospital or cancer treatment center designed to administer radiation therapy to patients. The primary function of a strålebehandlingsrum is to safely deliver controlled doses of ionizing radiation to target cancerous tumors or other diseased tissues while minimizing exposure to healthy surrounding tissues and medical staff.

These rooms are constructed with thick, dense materials, such as concrete or lead, to act as a shield against radiation. This shielding is crucial for containing the radiation beam within the treatment room during therapy sessions. The equipment used for radiation therapy, such as linear accelerators, is housed within these rooms. These machines precisely aim and deliver radiation beams according to a meticulously planned treatment protocol for each patient.

Patients are typically positioned on a treatment couch within the strålebehandlingsrum. The radiation therapy machine then moves around the patient, or the patient couch moves, to deliver radiation from multiple angles. Advanced imaging systems are often integrated into the room to ensure accurate patient positioning and target localization before and during treatment. Strict safety protocols and access controls are in place to ensure that only authorized personnel and patients are present during treatment delivery. The design and construction of a strålebehandlingsrum adhere to rigorous safety standards and regulations to protect both patients and healthcare professionals.