Technetium-99m Decay and Generation Tables
The table that follows may be used to determine the amount of technetium-99m ( 99m Tc) remaining in a sample after a given period of time using the following formula:…
Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units (Curies to Becquerels)
1.0 µCi = 0.037 MBq 450.0 µCi = 16.7 MBq 17.0 mCi = 629 MBq 2.0 µCi = 0.074 MBq 500.0 µCi = 18.5 MBq 18.0 mCi = 666 MBq 3.0 µCi = 0.111 MBq 600.0 µCi = 22.2 MBq 19.0 mCi = 703 MBq 4.0 µCi = 0.148 MBq…
Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units (Becquerels to Curies)
0.05 MBq = 1.4 µCi 90.0 MBq = 2.43 mCi 875.0 MBq = 23.7 mCi 0.1 MBq = 2.7 µCi 100.0 MBq = 2.70 mCi 900.0 MBq = 24.3 mCi 0.2 MBq = 5.4 µCi 125.0 MBq = 3.38 mCi 925.0 MBq = 25.0 mCi 0.3 MBq = 8.1 µCi…
Characteristics of Radionuclides for Imaging and Therapy
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Hybrid PET/CT Neoplasm Imaging
Abstract This chapter deals with PET/CT neoplasm imaging. It includes extensive information on the appropriate uses and interpretation of flourine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose scans. Other PET radiopharmacueitcals are also covered such as…
Inflammation and Infection Imaging
Abstract This chapter provides information, images, and interpretative criteria related to nuclear medicine scanning of suspected infection and inflammation. There is discussion of technetium-99m, indium-111 leukocytes, and the use of…
Respiratory System
Abstract This chapter includes the anatomy, physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, and techniques to image the respiratory system in nuclear medicine practice. There is extensive discussion of the criteria for interpreting ventilation and…
Genitourinary System and Adrenal Glands
Abstract This chapter includes the physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, and techniques used for nuclear medicine imaging of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adrenal glands. Indications for the examinations are presented, as well…
Central Nervous System
Abstract This chapter covers CNS applications of nuclear medicine. The various radiopharmaceuticals used for perfusion, metabolism, and receptor imaging are discussed, as well as issues about the imaging procedures and…
Instrumentation and Quality Control
Abstract This chapter includes nuclear medicine instrumentation and quality control. The underlying principles, as well as the specifics of survey meters, well counters, single crystal probes, gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and…
