Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging: Expert Consult - Online and Print

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Covering both the fundamentals and recent developments in this fast-changing field, Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, 7th Edition, is a must-have resource for radiology residents, nuclear medicine residents and fellows, nuclear medicine specialists, and nuclear medicine technicians. Known for its clear and easily understood writing style, superb illustrations, and self-assessment features, this updated classic is an ideal reference for all diagnostic imaging and therapeutic patient care related to nuclear medicine, as well as an excellent review tool for certification or MOC preparation. Provides comprehensive, clear explanations of everything from principles of human physiology, pathology, physics, radioactivity, radiopharmaceuticals, radiation safety, and legal requirements to hot topics such as new brain and neuroendocrine tumor agents and hybrid imaging, including PET/MR and PET/CT.Covers the imaging of every body system, as well as inflammation, infection and tumor imaging; pearls and pitfalls for every chapter; and pediatric doses and guidelines in compliance with the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs.Features a separate self-assessment section on differential diagnoses, imaging procedures and artifacts, and safety issues with unknown cases, questions, answers, and explanations.Includes new images and illustrations, for a total of 430 high-quality, multi-modality examples throughout the text.Reflects recent advances in the field, including updated nuclear medicine imaging and therapy guidelines • Updated dosimetry values and effective doses for all radiopharmaceuticals with new values from the 2015 International Commission on Radiological Protection • Updated information regarding advances in brain imaging, including amyloid, dopamine transporter and dementia imaging • Inclusion of Ga-68 DOTA PET/CT for neuroendocrine tumors • Expanded information on correlative and hybrid imaging with SPECT/CT • New myocardial agents • and more.Contains extensive appendices including updated comprehensive imaging protocols for routine and hybrid imaging, pregnancy and breastfeeding guidelines, pediatric dosages, non-radioactive pharmaceuticals used in interventional and cardiac stress imaging, and radioactivity conversion tables.Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Cover Front Matter.pdf (p.1-2) Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Copyright.pdf (p.3) Copyright Page Dedication.pdf (p.4) Dedication Preface.pdf (p.5) Preface Acknowledgments.pdf (p.6) Acknowledgments 1---Radioactivity, Radionuclides, and Radiopharmaceuticals.pdf (p.7-24) 1 Radioactivity, Radionuclides, and Radiopharmaceuticals Chapter Outline Basic Isotope Notation Nuclear Stability and Decay Radionuclide Production Radioactive Decay Radionuclide Generator Systems Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals for Imaging Single Photon Technetium-99m Iodine-123 and -131 Xenon-133 Gallium-67 Indium-111 Thallium-201 Positron Emitters Fluorine-18 Other Positron Emitters Biologic Agents and Nanoparticles Adverse Reactions Investigational Radiopharmaceuticals Radiopharmacy Quality Control Generator and Radionuclide Purity Radiochemical Labeling Unsealed Radionuclides Used for Therapy Phosphorus-32, Yttrium-90, and Gold-198 Iodine-131 Strontium-89, Samarium-153, Rhenium-186, and Radium-223 Suggested Readings 2---Instrumentation and Quality Control.pdf (p.25-65) 2 Instrumentation and Quality Control Chapter Outline Geiger-Mueller Counter Ionization Chamber Sodium Iodide Well Counter Single Probe Counting Systems Dose Calibrator Gamma Scintillation Camera Collimator Crystal and Other Photon Detector Devices Photon Transducers Solid-State Photon Detectors Pulse Height Analyzer Console Controls Resolution Count Rate and Dead Time Field Uniformity Image Acquisition: Memory and Matrix Size Image Display and Processing Spatial Filters Temporal Filters Frame Manipulation Operator Interaction Dedicated Molecular Breast Imaging Cameras Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Instrumentation Dedicated Cardiac SPECT Cameras Data Acquisition Attenuation Correction Acquisition Time Image Matrix Size Number of Views Tomographic Image Production Image Reconstruction Image Filtering Image Display and Quantitation SPECT/CT Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Overview of PET Cameras PET Scintillation Detectors PET Detector Geometry Attenuation Correction System Sensitivity and Resolution PET Image Acquisition and Processing PET/CT PET/MRI Instrumentation Quality Control Gamma Cameras Spatial Resolution and Linearity Testing Field Uniformity Assessment SPECT Quality Control Field Uniformity Assessment and Correction Center of Rotation Determination and Correction Detector Head Alignment With the Axis of Rotation Collimator Evaluation System Performance PET/CT Quality Control Ambient Temperature Normalization Scan Blank Scan Image Plane Calibration CT Scanner Technical Artifacts Areas of Decreased Activity Areas of Increased Activity Suggested Readings 3---Central Nervous System.pdf (p.66-90) 3 Central Nervous System Chapter Outline Radionuclide Brain Imaging Planar Brain Perfusion Imaging Technique Normal Planar Brain Scan SPECT and PET Brain Imaging Radiopharmaceuticals Normal SPECT Perfusion Brain Scan SPECT Brain Perfusion Image Interpretation PET/CT Image Interpretation Clinical Applications Brain Death Cerebrovascular Disease Cerebral Infarction Transient Ischemic Attack Carotid Stenosis Brain Tumors Cerebellar Diaschisis Epilepsy Ictal Imaging for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Interictal Imaging for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Extratemporal Lobe Epilepsy Dementia Alzheimer Disease Alzheimer Disease: Amyloid Imaging in Dementia Frontotemporal Dementia (Pick Disease) Dementia With Lewy Bodies Multi-Infarct Dementia Huntington Disease Parkinson Disease and Syndromes Cerebrospinal Fluid Imaging Radiopharmaceuticals and Technique Normal Examination Clinical Applications Communicating Hydrocephalus Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Patency Suggested Readings 4---Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Salivary Glands.pdf (p.91-121) 4 Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Salivary Glands Chapter Outline Thyroid Radioiodine Uptake and Imaging Radiopharmaceuticals Iodine-131 Iodine-123 Technetium-99m Dosimetry Radioiodine Uptake Test Principle and Technique Factors Affecting Iodine Uptake Elevated Radioiodine Uptake Reduced Radioiodine Uptake Thyroid Gland Imaging Technical Imaging Protocol Iodine-123 Technetium-99m Pertechnetate Normal Images Clinical Applications: Nodular and Other Benign Diseases Thyroid Nodules Cold Nodule Hot Nodule Discordant Thyroid Nodule Indeterminate (“Warm”) Nodule Multinodular Gland Diffuse Toxic Goiter (Graves Disease) Thyroiditis Ectopic Thyroid Tissue Congenital Organification Defects Clinical Applications: Thyroid Cancer Imaging Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Post-Thyroidectomy Imaging of DTC Whole Body Scan Technique Iodine-131 WBS Interpretation (Box 4.3) Imaging Non–Iodine-Avid Thyroid Cancers Iodine-131 Therapy in Benign Thyroid Disease Principle Iodine-131 Therapy in Hyperthyroidism Patient Preparation and Post-Treatment Expectations for Iodine-131 Hyperthyroid Therapy Diffuse Toxic Goiter Toxic Nodular Goiter Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter Iodine-131 Therapy of Hyperthyroidism in Children Iodine-131 Therapy in Thyroid Cancer Patient Preparation for Iodine-131 Cancer Therapy Postsurgical Thyroid Remnant Ablation and Adjuvant Therapy Iodine-131 Treatment of Recurrent Thyroid Cancer and Functioning Metastases Iodine-131 Therapy of Thyroid Cancer in Children Early Side Effects and Late Sequelae of Iodine-131 Therapy Hyperthyroidism Therapy Thyroid Cancer Therapy Radiation Safety Aspects of Iodine-131 Therapy Parathyroid Imaging and Localization Radiopharmaceuticals Salivary Gland Imaging Suggested Readings 5---Cardiovascular System.pdf (p.122-180) 5 Cardiovascular System Chapter Outline Anatomy and Physiology SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Principle Radiopharmaceuticals Technetium-99m Labeled Radiopharmaceuticals Technetium-99m Sestamibi Technetium-99m Tetrofosmin Thallium-201 Chloride Conventional and Dedicated Cardiac SPECT and SPECT/CT Cameras Imaging Protocols Technetium-99m Radiopharmaceutical SPECT Rest and Stress Imaging Protocols One-Day Rest–Stress Protocol (“Low-Dose Rest, High-Dose Stress”) Two-Day Protocol Stress-Only Protocol Thallium SPECT Stress–Rest Imaging Protocol Thallium-201 Postexercise Imaging Thallium-201 Redistribution Imaging Dual Isotope Imaging: 201Tl-99mTc Sestamibi/Tetrofosmin Protocol Patient Absorbed Dose Considerations Myocardial SPECT Image Processing and Display Image Processing SPECT Image Display Bull’s Eye (Polar Map Display) Image Interpretation Approach to Interpretation Alignment of Images Artifacts Attenuation Artifacts Attenuation Correction and SPECT-CT Image Misregistration Issues Motion Artifacts Technical Artifacts Normal Appearance and Variants Abnormal Scans Visual Analysis of Myocardial Activity Reversible (Transient) Defects Nonreversible (Fixed) Defects Reverse Perfusion Defects (Reverse Redistribution) Description of Myocardial Perfusion Abnormalities Lung Activity Transient Ischemic Dilatation Right Ventricular Activity Splanchnic Activity Semiquantitative Analysis SPECT With Gated Acquisition (G-SPECT) Technique Data Display and Interpretation G-SPECT Clinical Applications Patient Stress Protocols Physical Exercise Patient Preparation Exercise Protocols Pharmacologic Stress Vasodilator Stress Agents Regadenoson Stress Imaging Patient Preparation Regadenoson Protocol Adenosine Stress Imaging Patient Preparation Adenosine Protocol Dipyridamole Stress Imaging Patient Preparation Dipyridamole Protocol Exercise-Mimic Pharmacologic Stress Dobutamine Stress Imaging Dobutamine Protocol Clinical Applications of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease SPECT Imaging Data G-SPECT Functional Data Prognosis and Risk Stratification in CAD SPECT Imaging Data G-SPECT Functional Data Hemodynamic Significance of Coronary Stenosis SPECT Imaging Data G-SPECT Functional Data Evaluation of Myocardial Revascularization SPECT Imaging Data G-SPECT Functional Data Risk Stratification After Myocardial Infarction SPECT Imaging Data G-SPECT Functional Data Myocardial Viability Determination SPECT Imaging Data G-SPECT Functional Data Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain Preoperative Risk Assessment for Noncardiac Surgery SPECT Imaging Data G-SPECT Functional Data Noncoronary Disease States Valvular Lesions Left Bundle-Branch Block Hypertensive Myocardial Hypertrophy PET Cardiac Imaging PET Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Radiopharmaceuticals Rubidium-82 Chloride Protocol Nitrogen-13 Ammonia Imaging Protocol Quantitation of Myocardial Blood Flow Interpretation PET Myocardial Viability Imaging 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Imaging Protocol Interpretation Noncoronary Applications of 18F-FDG PET/CT Aortic Dissection Cardiac Sarcoidosis Radionuclide Imaging of Cardiac Function Computer Methods and Data Display Qualitative Data Display Quantitative Data Display Functional Images Stroke Volume Image Ejection Fraction Image Paradox Image Phase and Amplitude Analysis First-Pass Studies Principle Radiopharmaceuticals Technique Image Interpretation Cardiac Function Right Ventricular Function Intracardiac Shunts Left-to-Right Intracardiac Shunts Right-to-Left Intracardiac Shunts Equilibrium Blood Pool Ventriculography (E-BPV) Principle Radiopharmaceuticals Gated Planar Imaging Technique G-SPECT Imaging Technique Image Interpretation Qualitative Data Quantitative Data Systolic Function. Diastolic Function. Clinical Applications Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction Noncoronary Disease Chemotherapeutic Cardiotoxicity Cardiomyopathy Congestive Heart Failure Cardiac Valvular Disease Suggested Readings 6---Respiratory System.pdf (p.181-218) 6 Respiratory System Chapter Outline Anatomy and Physiology Radiopharmaceuticals Perfusion Imaging Agents Ventilation Imaging Agents Radiolabeled Aerosols Radioactive Gases Technique Normal Lung Scan Perfusion Scan Ventilation Scan Clinical Applications Pulmonary Emboli Diagnostic Principle Basic Concepts Analysis of Images Interpretive Criteria PIOPED: Prospective Investigation of Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis Modified PIOPED II Interpretive Criteria Ventilation/Perfusion Modified PIOPED II Criteria Perfusion (Q) Only Modified PIOPED II Criteria PISAPED Interpretive Criteria Gestalt Interpretation SPECT Ventilation/Perfusion Interpretation Optimizing Interpretation Incorporation of Clinical Information Ancillary Signs Special Situations Pleural Effusions Diffuse Lung Disease Airway Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Location of Triple Matches Lobar or Whole-Lung Defects Incorporation of Noninvasive Deep Venous Testing Computed Tomography Pulmonary Arteriography Lung Scan Follow-Up of Pulmonary Emboli Pulmonary Hypertension Nonembolic Diseases Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mucous Plugs Asthma, Bronchiectasis, and Bronchitis Lung Neoplasms Inflammatory Disease Cardiovascular Abnormalities Lung Scanning During Pregnancy Deep Venous Imaging and Thrombus Detection Suggested Readings 7---Gastrointestinal Tract.pdf (p.219-248) 7 Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter Outline Liver-Spleen Imaging Radiopharmaceuticals Planar Imaging and SPECT/CT Normal Liver Scan Abnormal Liver Scan Hepatic Cirrhosis Diffuse and Infiltrative Disorders Metastatic Disease Primary Liver Neoplasms Hepatoma Focal Nodular Hyperplasia Hepatic Cell Adenomas Miscellaneous Focal Lesions Abscess Budd-Chiari Syndrome (Hepatic Vein Thrombosis) Hepatic Blood Pool Imaging Splenic Imaging Normal Spleen Scan Abnormal Spleen Scan Focal Lesions Splenomegaly Trauma Nonvisualization of the Spleen Gastrointestinal Bleeding Studies Interpretation Meckel Diverticulum Imaging Hepatobiliary Imaging Radiopharmaceuticals Technique Normal Scan Clinical Settings Acute Cholecystitis Chronic Cholecystitis Biliary Obstruction Posttraumatic and Postsurgical Biliary Scans Biliary Atresia and Neonatal Hepatitis Hepatic Neoplasms Gastroesophageal Function Studies Esophageal Transit Gastroesophageal Reflux and Aspiration Gastric Emptying Small Bowel and Colon Transit Abdominal Shunt Evaluation Suggested Readings 8---Skeletal System.pdf (p.249-292) 8 Skeletal System Chapter Outline Anatomy and Physiology Radiopharmaceuticals Technique Normal Scan Clinical Applications Metastatic Disease Malignant Bone Tumors Benign Osseous Neoplasms Soft-Tissue Uptake Trauma Orthopedic Prosthesis Pain Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, and Septic Arthritis Benign Nonneoplastic Disease Paget Disease Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy Aseptic Arthritis Metabolic Bone Disease Avascular Necrosis Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee Radiation Therapy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) Bone Marrow Imaging Bone Mineral Measurements Palliative Therapy of Painful Osseous Metastases Beta-Emitter Therapy Alpha-Emitter Therapy Suggested Readings 9---Genitourinary System and Adrenal Glands.pdf (p.293-320) 9 Genitourinary System and Adrenal Glands Chapter Outline Physiology Radiopharmaceuticals Glomerular Filtration Agents Tubular Secretion Agents Renal Cortical Agents Radionuclide Renal Evaluation Functional Renal Imaging Renal Perfusion Phase Renal Parenchymal Function Phase Collecting System Phase Renography Quantitation of Renal Function Plasma Sample-Based Clearances Camera-Based Clearances Anatomic (Cortical) Imaging Clinical Applications of Renal Imaging Diffuse Renal Disease Vascular Abnormalities Obstructive Uropathy Routine Functional Imaging and Renography Diuretic Renography Urine Leak/Urinoma Pediatric Hydronephrosis Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (Captopril) Renography Acute Pyelonephritis and Cortical Scar Renal Masses Radionuclide Cystography Renal Transplant Evaluation Adrenal Gland Imaging Adrenal Medullary Imaging Clinical Applications Pheochromocytoma Neuroblastoma Suggested Readings 10---Non-PET Neoplasm Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy.pdf (p.321-333) 10 Non-PET Neoplasm Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy Chapter Outline Targeted Tumor Imaging Neuropeptide Receptor Imaging Somatostatin (Octreotide) Receptor Imaging Adrenal Tumor Imaging Nonspecific Tumor Imaging Gallium-67 Imaging Thallium-201 Chloride Imaging Brain Neoplasms: Post-Treatment Changes Versus Recurrent Tumor Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome-Related Neoplasms Other Adult Tumors Technetium-99m Sestamibi Tumor Imaging Breast Cancer Lymphoscintigraphy Application in Oncology: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Application in Lymphedema Radionuclide Tumor Antibody Imaging and Therapy Treatment of Lymphoma With Radioimmunotherapy Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors With Radiolabeled Somatostatin Analogs Treatment of Hepatoma and Liver Metastases With Intravascular Microspheres Suggested Readings 11---Hybrid-PET-CT Neoplasm Imaging.pdf (p.334-367) 11 Hybrid PET/CT Neoplasm Imaging Chapter Outline 18F-FDG PET Imaging Indications Patient Preparation for 18F-FDG Imaging Normal 18F-FDG Distribution and Variants General Brain Vocal Cords Tonsils, Salivary Glands, and Thyroid Thymus Muscle and Brown Fat Heart Aorta Lungs Breast Gastrointestinal Tract Genitourinary Tract Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes, and Spleen Qualitative Image Interpretation PET Image Quantitation Whole-Body 18F-FDG PET/CT Neoplasm Imaging Head and Neck Cancers Thyroid Cancer Solitary Pulmonary Nodules and Lung Cancer Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Primary Lung Cancer Lymphomas Breast Cancer Esophageal Cancer Gastric Cancer Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Colorectal Cancer Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hepatoma) Pancreatic Cancer Bone Tumors Malignant Melanoma Gynecologic Cancers Renal and Bladder Cancers Prostate and Testicular Cancers Miscellaneous Tumors Multiple Myeloma Histiocytosis Neuroblastoma Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Sarcomas and Soft Tissue Tumors Bone Metastases Screening for Occult Tumors or Unknown Primary Tumors Other PET Radionuclides 18F-Fluoride 18F-Fluoroestradiol 68Ga-DOTATATE and 68Ga-DOTATOC 11C- and 18F-Choline and 11C-Acetate 18F-Fluciclovine 68Ga- and 18F-PMSA Suggested Readings 12---Inflammation and Infection Imaging.pdf (p.368-387) 12 Inflammation and Infection Imaging Chapter Outline Radiolabeled Leukocytes Mechanism of Localization Indium-111 Oxine Leukocytes Labeling Principle Technique Normal Scan Clinical Applications General Considerations Fever of Unknown Origin (Occult Fever) Immunocompromised Patients Musculoskeletal Infections Osteomyelitis Posttraumatic Infections Prosthetic Joint Infections Diabetic Foot Infections Neuropathic Joint Infections Active Arthritis Vascular Graft Infection Technetium-99m HMPAO Leukocytes Labeling Technique Normal Distribution Clinical Applications Thorax Abdomen/Pelvis Gallium Imaging Mechanism of Localization Technique Normal Distribution Clinical Applications Abdominal and Retroperitoneal Inflammation and Infection Fever of Unknown Origin Immunocompromised Patients Osteomyelitis Sarcoidosis Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT Imaging Mechanism of Localization Clinical Applications Fever of Unknown Origin Granulomatous Disease Abdominal Diseases Central Nervous System Osteomyelitis Vascular Disease Future Inflammation Agents Suggested Readings 13---Authorized User and Radioisotope Safety Issues.pdf (p.388-407) 13 Authorized User and Radioisotope Safety Issues Chapter Outline Overview Authorized User Radiation Safety Officer Other Authorized Personnel NRC and Other Regulatory Agencies Types of Licenses Dose Limits Occupational Public Embryo/Fetus Breastfeeding Family and Caregivers Radiation Safety Committee NRC Technical Requirements Dose Calibrators and Survey Instruments Determination and Records of Dosages Calibration, Transmission, and Reference Sources Labeling of Vials and Syringes Survey of Ambient Exposure Rate Training Required for Use of Unsealed Byproduct Material Uptake, Dilution, and Excretion Studies (Written Directive Not Required) Imaging and Localization Studies (Written Directive Not Required) Unsealed Byproduct Material (Written Directive Required) Required Training Related Procedures Oral Therapeutic Administration of Iodine-131 Sodium Iodide (Written Directive Required) Less Than or Equal to 33 mCi (1.22 GBq) Iodine-131 Greater Than 33 mCi (1.22 GBq) Iodine-131 Training for Sealed Sources for Diagnosis Medical Events and Required Reporting Maintenance of Records Transportation of Radioactive Materials Receipt of Radioactive Shipments Safe Handling and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Generator Breakthrough PET Radiation Safety ALARA and Doses to Patients Release of Individuals After Administration of Radionuclides Restricted Areas, Radiation Areas, and Signage Posting Facility Radiation Survey Policies Waste Disposal Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation Radiation Dose Quantities and Units Sources and Magnitude of Radiation Exposure Types of Radiation Effects Deterministic Effects Stochastic Effects Cancer Hereditary Cataracts Cardiovascular Pregnancy Modifying Factors Suggested Readings Self-Evaluation - Unknown Case Sets.pdf (p.408-470) Self-Evaluation Unknown Case Sets Case 1.1 Case 1.2 Case 1.3 Case 1.4 Case 1.5 Case 1.6 Case 1.7 Case 1.8 Case 1.9 Case 1.10 Case 2.1 Case 2.2 Case 2.3 Case 2.4 Case 2.5 Case 2.6 Case 2.7 Case 2.8 Case 2.9 Case 2.10 Case 3.1 Case 3.2 Case 3.3 Case 3.4 Case 3.5 Case 3.6 Case 3.7 Case 3.8 Case 3.9 Case 3.10 Case 4.1 Case 4.2 Case 4.3 Case 4.4 Case 4.5 Case 4.6 Case 4.7 Case 4.8 Case 4.9 Case 4.10 Case 5.1 Case 5.2 Case 5.3 Case 5.4 Case 5.5 Case 5.6 Case 5.7 Case 5.8 Case 5.9 Case 5.10 Case 6.1 Case 6.2 Case 6.3 Case 6.4 Case 6.5 Case 6.6 Case 6.7 Case 6.8 Case 6.9 Case 6.10 Case 7.1 Case 7.2 Case 7.3 Case 7.4 Case 7.5 Case 7.6 Case 7.7 Case 7.8 Case 7.9 Case 7.10 Answers to Unknown Case Sets.pdf (p.471-481) Answers to Unknown Case Sets Case 1.1 Case 1.2 Case 1.3 Case 1.4 Case 1.5 Case 1.6 Case 1.7 Case 1.8 Case 1.9 Case 1.10 Case 2.1 Case 2.2 Case 2.3 Case 2.4 Case 2.5 Case 2.6 Case 2.7 Case 2.8 Case 2.9 Case 2.10 Case 3.1 Case 3.2 Case 3.3 Case 3.4 Case 3.5 Case 3.6 Case 3.7 Case 3.8 Case 3.9 Case 3.10 Case 4.1 Case 4.2 Case 4.3 Case 4.4 Case 4.5 Case 4.6 Case 4.7 Case 4.8 Case 4.9 Case 4.10 Case 5.1 Case 5.2 Case 5.3 Case 5.4 Case 5.5 Case 5.6 Case 5.7 Case 5.8 Case 5.9 Case 5.10 Case 6.1 Case 6.2 Case 6.3 Case 6.4 Case 6.5 Case 6.7 Case 6.8 Case 6.9 Case 6.10 Case 7.1 Case 7.2 Case 7.3 Case 7.4 Case 7.5 Case 7.6 Case 7.7 Case 7.8 Case 7.9 Case 7.10 Appendix A - Characteristics of Radionuclides for Imaging and Therapy.pdf (p.482-483) Appendix A Characteristics of Radionuclides for Imaging and Therapy Appendix B1 - Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units (Becquerels to Curies).pdf (p.484) Appendix B.1 Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units (Becquerels to Curies) Appendix B2 - Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units (Curies to Becquerels).pdf (p.485) Appendix B.2 Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units (Curies to Becquerels) Appendix C1 - Technetium-99m Decay and Generation Tables.pdf (p.486-487) Appendix C.1 Technetium-99m Decay and Generation Tables Appendix C2 - Other Radionuclide Decay Tables.pdf (p.488-489) Appendix C.2 Other Radionuclide Decay Tables Appendix D - Injection Techniques and Pediatric Dosages.pdf (p.490-493) Appendix D Injection Techniques and Pediatric Dosages Appendix E - Sample Techniques for Nuclear Imaging.pdf (p.494-517) Appendix E Sample Techniques for Nuclear Imaging Brain Death or Cerebral Blood Flow Scan SPECT Brain Perfusion Imaging Cisternogram Thyroid Scan (99mTc-Pertechnetate) Thyroid Scan and Uptake (Iodine-123) Thyroid Cancer Scan Parathyroid Scan Rest Gated Equilibrium Ventriculography SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Exercise Protocol Using a Bruce Multistage or Modified Bruce Treadmill Exercise Protocol Dipyridamole Pharmacologic Stress Procedure Adenosine Pharmacologic Stress Procedure Regadenoson Pharmacologic Stress Procedure Pulmonary Ventilation Scan (Xenon) Pulmonary Ventilation Scan (DTPA Aerosol) Pulmonary Perfusion Scan Liver and Spleen Scan SPECT/CT Liver and Spleen Imaging Hepatobiliary Scan Meckel Diverticulum Scan Gastrointestinal Bleeding Scan Esophageal Transit Gastroesophageal Reflux/Aspiration Gastric Emptying Peritoneovenous (LeVeen) Ascites Shunt Patency Salivary Gland Imaging Bone Scan (Technetium-99m) SPECT Bone Imaging Bone Marrow Scan Renal Blood Flow Scan Renal Scan (A) Cortical Imaging Renal Scan (B) Glomerular Filtration Renal Scan (C) Tubular Function Diuretic (Lasix) Renogram Captopril Renogram for Diagnosis of Renovascular Hypertension Radionuclide Cystogram in Children MIBG Scan for Pheochromocytoma and Neuroblastoma Gallium Scan for Tumor or Infection Somatostatin Receptor Scan With Indium-111 Pentetreotide Lymphoscintigraphy (Sentinel Node Localization) Molecular Breast Imaging With Breast-Specific Gamma Camera (CZT Detectors) Leukocyte (White Blood Cell) Scan PET/CT Tumor Imaging With Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET Cardiac Imaging With Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET Brain Imaging With Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET Amyloid Brain Imaging PET Cardiac Rest/Stress Imaging With Rubidium-82 or Nitrogen-13 Ammonia Bone Scan PET/CT (Fluorine-18 Sodium Fluoride) Red Blood Cell Labeling Techniques Appendix F - Nonradioactive Pharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine.pdf (p.518) Appendix F Nonradioactive Pharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine Suggested Readings Appendix G - Pregnancy and Breastfeeding.pdf (p.519-521) Appendix G Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Pregnancy Breastfeeding Appendix H1 - General Considerations for Hospitalized Patients Receiving Radionuclide Therapy.pdf (p.522-525) Appendix H.1 General Considerations for Hospitalized Patients Receiving Radionuclide Therapy Appendix H2 - Special Considerations and Requirements for Iodine-131 Therapy.pdf (p.526-527) Appendix H.2 Special Considerations and Requirements for Iodine-131 Therapy Nursing Instructions Release From the Hospital Appendix I - Emergency Procedures for Spills of Radioactive Materials and Special Circumstances.pdf (p.528-529) Appendix I Emergency Procedures for Spills of Radioactive Materials and Special Circumstances Spills of Radioactive Materials Minor Spills Major Spills Surface Contamination Limits Emergency Surgery of Patients Who Have Received Therapeutic Amounts of Radionuclides Emergency Autopsy of Patients Who Have Received Therapeutic Amounts of Radionuclides Index.pdf (p.530-549) Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z