Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Jie Zhang; Blaine T. Mischen; M. Elizabeth Oates

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-89007-9_9

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Jie Zhang
, Blaine T. Mischen
, M. Elizabeth Oates

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This chapter provides an overview of quality and patient safety in nuclear medicine/molecular imaging beginning with the basic physical principles underlying key imaging modalities such as gamma cameras, SPECT, and PET. It emphasizes the importance of quality control (QC) in ensuring accurate and safe imaging, detailing specific QC procedures for gamma cameras, SPECT, and PET as well as dose calibrators, thyroid uptake systems, and well counters. Special attention is given to the unique considerations for imaging pregnant patients and the protocols for releasing patients after radiopharmaceutical administration. The chapter also discusses ongoing regulatory efforts and industry advancements aimed at reducing radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic accuracy, including innovations like integrated (hybrid) imaging systems (SPECT/CT, PET/CT, PET/MRI) and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven dose management.

Idioma original	English
Título de la publicación alojada	Quality and Patient Safety in Medical Imaging
Subtítulo de la publicación alojada	A Modality-Based Approach
Páginas	149-167
Número de páginas	19
ISBN (versión digital)	9783031890079
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89007-9_9
Estado	Published - ene 1 2025

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