Minimizing occupational and patient radiation exposure using an optimized injection technique

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · J. Nucl. Med. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5297423

Holly, A S; Stumpf, K D; Ortendahl, D A; Hattner, R S

In an attempt to lower whole-body and hand radiation exposure to the technologist and decrease the number of infiltrated doses, this laboratory instituted a cold start method for radionuclide injection. The authors then compared the radiation dosimetry readings for a period before and after instituting the method. The finger ring exposures and whole-body exposures were compared. The exposure to the technologist's hands was reduced by 56% and to the technologist's body by 28%. Detectable extravasation of the dose was reduced from 64% to 9%. The recommend the use of this technique for all nuclear medicine departments.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 5297423
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 15:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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