Applications of ventilation lung imaging with /sup 81m/krypton. [/sup 133/Xe]

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:7226288

Goris, M; Daspit, S G; Walter, J P; McRae, J; Lamb, J

A method for the evaluation of regional lung ventilation using /sup 81m/Kr elute from a rubidium generator is described. The tracer distribution at equilibrium is a function of regional ventilation, not of volumes. The study can be performed on a wide range of patients, including unconscious and mechanically ventilated patients, and can be performed immediately following or concurrently with a perfusion study. Thus, precisely comparable ventilation and perfusion images can be obtained.

• Research Organization: Stanford Univ., CA
• OSTI ID: 7226288
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 122:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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