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A Simple and Effective Technique to Reduce Staff Exposure During the Preparation of Radiopharmaceuticals

Chris Tsopelas, Peter J. Collins and Cristina Blefari
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology March 2003, 31 (1) 37-40;
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    Schematic diagram of apparatus used in new elution technique for 45° (A) and vertical (B) orientations. Rectangle at proximal end of syringe represents gamma-camera detector.

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    Layout for vertical orientation experiments with scintillation camera. (A) Modified lid. (B) Needle guide. (C) “Hot” syringe. (D) Gamma-camera detector (without collimator).

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    Count profiles for “cold” syringe in 45° (A) and vertical (B) orientations, illustrating reduction in radiation exposure from elution vial when modified lid is used.

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    Count profiles for “hot” syringe in 45° (A) and vertical (B) orientations, illustrating contribution of syringe activity (lid on) to total count profile.

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