Quick-reference Protocol Manual for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

ISBN-10
0932004881
ISBN-13
9780932004888
Category
Medical / Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine
Pages
334
Language
English
Published
2014
Publisher
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Authors
Mary Beth Farrell, Eleanor S. Mantel, Danny A. Basso

Description

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

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