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The set of instructions given to patient before, during and after the procedure have also been included in each chapter. Most diagnostic investigations in nuclear medicine expose the patient to a small dose of radiation similar to that received in an xray. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues, and organs. Nuclear cardiology technology study guide, 2nd edition. The modern era of nuclear medicine is an outgrowth of the charge to the atomic energy commission to exploit nuclear energy to promote human health atoms for peace program. Coverage of body systems includes anatomy and physiology along with details on how to perform and interpret related diagnostic procedures. Nuclear medicine and petct 9780323356220 elsevier health. The handbook includes 20 chapters and covers topics relevant to nuclear medicine physics, including basic physics for nuclear medicine, radionuclide production, imaging and nonimaging detectors, quantitative nuclear medicine, internal dosimetry in clinical practice and radionuclide therapy. No job for nuclear medicine physician student doctor network. Pet study guide second edition ce credit nonmember price. The radiotracer travels through the area being examined and gives off energy in the form of gamma rays which are detected by a special. Nuclear medicine uses radioactive isotopes for medical imaging to treat or diagnose disease. Studies evaluating the superior genitourinary tract include the kidneys, allowing evaluation of several characteristics such as blood flow, function, anatomy and integrity of the collection system, aiding in the diagnosis of. Nuclear medicine and petct, 8th edition 9780323356220.
Radcases also helps you identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case including the most critical. As the prototype of molecular imaging, nuclear medicine interrogates metabolic and physiologic processes, rather than anatomy, and provides important in vivo information regarding tumor metabolism. Are there special precautions i need to take after my diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure. For more than 50 years, the aec and later the department of energy have supported highrisk research and development of nuclear medicine technology and have supplied radionuclides to the. The examination for those who are recertifying their subspecialty certificate caq in nuclear med icine or for those who choose 3 to 4 modules in nuclear. Clinical applications of nuclear medicine intechopen. More than 4200 questions, with comprehensive answers, are presented in order to enable readers to assess their knowledge and identify areas of weakness that. The scans performed in nuclear medicine are carried. In this chapter, we analyze the applications of nuclear medicine techniques useful in the evaluation of the patients affected by acute renal diseases. All cases must be selected from within one year prior to the date of submission, and at least one case must have been interpreted by the medical director.
A pastpresident of the society of nuclear medicine usa, his main interests in nuclear medicine include. Imaging systems in medicine, nuclear medicine united statesinstruments. The following, are the common steps which take place prior to your nuclear medicine scan appointment. Encyclopedic and comprehensive, it is organized for ease of use, providing an excellent resource for nuclear medicine and radiology residents and practitioners and medical physicists, as well as for oncologists and cardiologists due to the importance of nuclear medicine to. He is the authoreditor of several nuclear medicine books. Technology and techniques, 8th edition provides comprehensive, stateoftheart information on all aspects of nuclear medicine. Feb 27, 2019 nuclear medicine is the branch of medicine that involves the administration of radioactive substances in order to diagnose and treat disease. Case 002 wash u mo middle aged male with a history of anemia and thrombocytopenia. This book is borrowing heavily from the radiation oncology wikibook in order to have a similar way to learn about nuclear medicine this page is the cover page of the book. Nuclear medicine imaging, in a sense, is radiology done inside out or endoradiology because it records radiation emitting from within the body rather than radiation that is generated by external sources like xrays. Nuclear medicine is a growing field of research and treatment. It is designed to develop readers testtaking confidence, test their knowledge of nuclear medicine, and provide resources for further study. Nuclear medicine textbook methodology and clinical.
Discover the best nuclear medicine in best sellers. Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty involving the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Radcases contains cases selected to simulate everything that youll see on your rounds, rotations, and exams. These functional processes include tissue blood flow and metabolism, proteinprotein interactions, expression of cell receptors in normal and abnormal. Those who complete nuclear medicine programs are eligible to become nuclear medicine technologists. The radiotracer travels through the area being examined and gives off energy in the. Nuclear medicine is a highly multidisciplinary specialty that develops and uses instrumentation and radiopharmaceuticals to study physiological processes and noninvasively diagnose, stage, 1 and treat diseases. The ability to learn faster will accelerate the progress you make as you study for the test. Master the latest imaging procedures and technologies in nuclear medicine. Please place any actual content on separate subpages of the book.
Snmmi books society of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. For this reason, it is not organized by organ systems that you would find in other nuclear medicine books. Basic physics of nuclear medicinedynamic studies in nuclear. I have no doubt that a nuclear medicine trained physician can read a nuclear medicine study better than a radiologist a majority of the time, but you have to. Nuclear medicine imaging in diagnosis and treatment. After a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure, you will be slightly radioactive for a limited time, but in. This is the definitive, authoritative reference representing diagnostic nuclear medicine as it is practiced today. We develop selfstudy, classroom, handson fellowship, and videotape.
This book is organized into 7 different chapters titled. The book closes by considering exposure of the public and summarizing the rules of thumb for radiation protection in nuclear medicine. Frequently asked questions by the health professionals. Essential nuclear medicine physics provides an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of the daunting area of nuclear physics. Guiberteau, md, facr, facnm elsevier health sciences, jan 11, 2012 medical 624 pages. This is an ideal textbook for students and a ready source of useful information for nuclear medicine specialists and medical physics experts. Our nuclear medicine technology exam secrets study guide will teach you what you need to know, but our study skills bonus will show you how to use the information to be successful on the nuclear medicine technology exam. Logically structured and clearly written, this is the book of choice for anyone entering the field of nuclear medicine, including nuclear medicine residents and fellows, cardiac nuclear medicine fellows and. Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the nuclear medicine technology exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer. Snmmi books society of nuclear medicine and molecular.
Approximately 200 case studies challenge the readers understanding to the radiologic interpretation and diagnosis for nuclear medicine. The research projects may be designed by the trainee or may be part of a continuing study by a faculty member, either within the division of nuclear medicine or in cooperation with other divisions and departmentsincluding those in the radiology, medicine, surgery, neurology, gynecology, cardiology and oncology. Nuclear medicine advancing nuclear medicine through. It will be of use to those working in both new and more developed nuclear medicine. In this lesson, well explore this idea and talk about the history of nuclear medicine from its origins through today. Nuclear medicine imaging noninvasively provides functional information at the molecular and cellular level that contributes to the determination of health status by measuring the uptake and turnover of targetspecific radiotracers in tissue. Jeanne dial, journal of nuclear medicine technology. In nuclear medicine the studies of genitourinary system can be divided into superior and inferior genitourinary tract. Radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine richard j. Nuclear medicine technology exam secrets study guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the nuclear medicine technology exam. General nuclear medicine nuclear medicine imaging uses small amounts of radioactive materials called radiotracers that are typically injected into the bloodstream, inhaled or swallowed.
How do doses and risk from nuclear medicine compare to x rays are there special precautions i need to take after my diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure what are the safety measures for radioactive patients after a radioisotope treatment can a young person undergo radioiodine treatment for thyrotoxicosis. Jul 17, 2010 each case begins with the clinical presentation on the righthand page. The most important clinical information regarding any study is summarized in a few pages, for easy reading, understanding, and quick reference. General nuclear medicine and pet oncologic, neurologic and. Nuclear medicine has long played a significant role in oncologic imaging, and the recent widespread clinical applications of positron emission tomography pet have further increased its importance. Nuclear medicine technology exam secrets study guide. Nuclear medicine a nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and in research. The books concentration on the actual practice of nuclear medicine is particularly dis cernible in the.
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