Procedure Guideline for the Use of Radiopharmaceuticals 4.0

Callahan, Ronald J.; Chilton, Henry M.; Ponto, James A.; Swanson, Dennis P.; Royal, Henry D.; Bruce, Allegra D

doi:10.2967/jnmt.107.044156

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“…This technology, called single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT or SPET), is of special interest when studying complex threedimensional anatomical structures [1,6]. Besides static 2D and tomographic images, it is also possible to obtain dynamic, sequential images of the radiopharmaceutical's variation over time within a particular segment of the body [8].…”

Section: Detectors and Imaging Systemsmentioning

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“…This can be achieved by the measurement of radioactivity in specified sites of accumulation or in biological samples following the administration of the radiopharmaceutical [1,8].…”

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“…Taking advantage of the combination of individual characteristics of the patient and molecular specificities of the disease, Nuclear Medicine aims to integrate patient-and disease-specific information [4,8].…”

Section: Nuclear Medicine: Its Applicationsmentioning

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“…Apart from its major diagnostic and therapeutic roles, Nuclear Medicine is important in establishing prognosis, assessing disease progression, identifying recurrence, selecting the most effective therapy, monitoring therapy, and adapting treatment plans in response to changes in cellular activity [1,4,8].…”

Section: Nuclear Medicine: Its Applicationsmentioning

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Nuclear Medicine and Drug Delivery

Fernandes¹,

Oliveira²,

Pereira³

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Advanced Technology for Delivering Therapeutics

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Nuclear Medicine is a molecular-imaging modality that diagnoses and treats diseases with very small amounts of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals. Drug delivery refers to approaches, formulations, technologies, and systems for transporting a pharmaceutical compound in the body as needed to safely achieve its desired therapeutic effect. The use of nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceuticals allows studying the in vivo behavior of developed drug-delivery systems, and pharmacoscintigraphy is, from the beginning, one of the most promising aspects of this medical specialty. In this chapter, we review the technologies, fundaments, rationales, and strategies more frequently used and present examples of their application in the development and evaluation of drug-delivery systems.

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Section: Detectors and Imaging Systemsmentioning

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“…This can be achieved by the measurement of radioactivity in specified sites of accumulation or in biological samples following the administration of the radiopharmaceutical [1,8].…”

Section: Detectors and Imaging Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nuclear Medicine: Its Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nuclear Medicine: Its Applicationsmentioning

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Nuclear Medicine and Drug Delivery

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Oliveira²,

Pereira³

et al. 2017

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“…Several well-recognized published documents provide guidance on the radiologic imaging of pregnant patients. These include documents from international and national organizations such as the International Commission on Radiation Protection (2), the Society of Nuclear Medicine (6), and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) (7).…”

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Determining the Pregnancy Status of Patients Before Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures: The Australian Experience

James

Cardew²,

Warren‐Forward³

2011

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

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Ionizing radiation used in diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures has the potential to have biologic effects on a fetus. Nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) therefore have a responsibility to ensure that they question all patients of childbearing age about their pregnancy status before starting any procedure, to avoid unnecessary fetal irradiation. In Australia, there are no clearly defined practice guidelines to assist NMTs in determining whom to question or how to question their patients. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with chief NMTs and staff NMTs in 8 nuclear medicine departments in Australia. Questions were based around 5 areas: regulations and policy, fetal radiation exposure, questioning of the patient, difficulties in determining pregnancy status, and the impact of the use of hybrid imaging. Audio files of the interviews were transcribed and coded. Results: Topics were coded into 5 themes: policy and awareness of guidelines, questioning the patient, radiation knowledge, decisions and assumptions made by NMTs, and the use of pregnancy testing. There was a wide variation in practice between and within departments. NMTs demonstrated a lack of knowledge and awareness of the possible biologic effects of radiation. Conclusion: This study identified a need in Australia for nuclear medicine to arrive at a consensus approach to verifying a patient's pregnancy status so that NMTs can successfully question patients about their pregnancy status. Continuing education programs are also required to keep NMTs up to date in their knowledge.

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Cross-Sectional and Nuclear Imaging as Part of Emergency Workup

Haddad

Fong

2016

Surgical Emergencies in the Cancer Patient

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Procedure Guideline for the Use of Radiopharmaceuticals 4.0

Cited by 30 publications

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Nuclear Medicine and Drug Delivery

Nuclear Medicine and Drug Delivery

Determining the Pregnancy Status of Patients Before Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures: The Australian Experience

Cross-Sectional and Nuclear Imaging as Part of Emergency Workup

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