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This manual is designed primarily to be of assistance to trainee nuclear medicine technicians and radiographers. It will also be of value to those who are already trained in the safe handling and use of radionuclides for imaging, as a rapid reference for routine and non-routine nuclear medicine imaging procedures. The procedures described were largely developed or modified at the Nuclear Medicine Department, Guy's Hospital, London, with regular updates during the last 10 years. The main body of each chapter deals with the technical aspects of radionuclide imaging and each chapter contains a section on the prepara tion procedure for the relevant radiopharmaceuticals used with brief summaries of the aim of any data analyses using a computer system. Although the methods described do not represent the only way to carry out such procedures, they have all been evaluated extensively and are known to give satisfactory results. I would like to record my thanks to all members of this department who have helped by providing advice, comments and data. In particular, I would like to thank Dr Colin Lazarus for his help with the radiopharmaceuticals sections. I am most grateful to Dr Sue Clarke and Dr Ignac Fogelman for checking the manuscripts and finally to Professor Michael Maisey without whose constant encouragement and support this work would not have been possible. FOREWORD The development of nuclear medicine was initially a slow process.
The book is a compilation of guidelines from various organizations such as Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging, European Association of Nuclear Medicine, American College of Radiology and International Atomic Energy Agency. The description of the procedures is simple, easy to understand and current. The aim of this book is: a) Nuclear medicine professionals can use this book as a quick reference about how a procedure is to be performed. The set of instructions given to patient before, during and after the procedure have also been included in each chapter. b) To educate general physicians about nuclear medicine procedures. The procedures are explained briefly with common indications and precautions. Normal and abnormal nuclear medicine images have also been included for quick comparison. c) To educate paramedical staff or healthcare professionals so that they send patients to nuclear medicine department after proper preparation. d) To educate patients who come for nuclear medicine procedure. e) To clarify apprehensions and doubts which arise in the mind of the patients.
Targeting technologists specifically, this manual is designed to be a quick reference for technologists to aid in performing the most common nuclear medicine procedures ordered by a referring physician. Each protocol lists the essential information for the procedure, including clinical indications and contraindications; patient preparation and education/instructions; radiopharmaceutical identity, dose, and route of administration; specific information about non-radioactive drugs used in the procedure; camera-specific setup and acquisition instructions; patient position; computer- specific processing instructions; display/PACs instructions; labeling instructions, adjunct imaging/interventions, and precautions. The Quick Reference Protocol Manual for Nuclear Medicine Technologists features protocols for 71 nuclear medicine procedures, including: * Cardiovascular System * Central Nervous System * Endocrine System * Gastrointestinal System * Genitourinary system * Hematopoietic, Reticuloendothelial, and Lymphatic Systems * Infection and Inflammation * Labeling * Oncology * Skeletal System * Pulmonary system * Therapy
Medical imaging is crucial in a variety of medical settings and at all levels of health care. In public health and preventive medicine as well as in both curative and palliative care, effective decisions depend on correct diagnoses. This edition addresses the most current needs and offers guidance on clinical practice, radiation safety and patient protection, human resource development and training required for the overall practice of nuclear medicine.
Completely updated with the latest advances in imaging technology, this quick-reference manual is the only procedures guide specifically geared to nuclear medicine technologists. A concise, easy-to-read bulleted outline format provides clear, step-by-step instructions for 61 scan procedures, including listings of possible artifacts and problems that may arise during each scan. Detailed anatomic illustrations clarify anatomy and body systems, and Patient History sections enhance students’ patient communication and education capabilities.