Approach to Pediatric Imaging
Approach to Pediatric Imaging Main Text Introduction Pediatric imaging in nuclear medicine encompasses imaging of a broad spectrum of developmental and pathologic entities. Some of these entities are unique to…
Approach to Oncologic Imaging
Approach to Oncologic Imaging Main Text Oncologic Imaging in Nuclear Medicine In oncology, nuclear medicine provides whole-body analysis using various radiotracers that are utilized by tumors in such molecular pathways…
Restricted Areas and Precautionary Procedures
Restricted Areas and Precautionary Procedures Key Facts U.S. NRC Regulations (10 CFR) Part 20: Standards for Protection Against Radiation, Subpart G • Control of exposure from external sources in restricted areas…
Radioactive Spills
Radioactive Spills Key Facts Radioactive Spills • Goal is to minimize impact of radioactive contamination or unplanned exposure Model Spill Procedure • Medical needs attended first • Spill procedure depends on many variables:…
Approach to Thoracic Imaging
Approach to Thoracic Imaging Main Text Introduction Functional imaging of lung perfusion and ventilation (V/Q) has been performed for over 40 years, its advent a medical breakthrough in that it…
Written Directive Requirements
Written Directive Requirements Key Facts U.S. NRC Regulations Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations • Written directive must be dated and signed by an authorized user (AU) before administration of I-131…
Approach to Gastrointestinal Imaging
Approach to Gastrointestinal Imaging Main Text Introduction Nuclear gastrointestinal imaging comprises functional studies of the stomach, liver, gallbladder, and spleen, as well as localizing the source of GI bleeding and…
Approach to Thyroid and Parathyroid Imaging
Approach to Thyroid and Parathyroid Imaging Main Text Introduction Thyroid imaging scans and quantitative thyroid uptake determinations remain a high proportion of the clinical nuclear medicine practice, particularly to characterize…
Approach to Urinary Tract Imaging
Approach to Urinary Tract Imaging Main Text Introduction The majority of nuclear imaging of the urinary tract focuses on the kidney, designed to assess 1 or more elements of renal…
Approach to Musculoskeletal Imaging
Approach to Musculoskeletal Imaging Main Text Introduction Skeletal scintigraphy is one of the most common procedures performed in a nuclear medicine department. Patients are referred for skeletal pain, trauma, vascular…
