RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Minimizing Occupational and Patient Radiation Exposure Using an Optimized Injection Technique
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 190
OP 192
VO 15
IS 4
A1 Anne S. Holly
A1 Kathryn D. Stumpf
A1 Douglas A. Ortendahl
A1 Robert S. Hattner
YR 1987
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/15/4/190.abstract
AB In an attempt to lower whole-body and hand radiation exposure to the technologist and decrease the number of infiltrated doses, our laboratory instituted a “cold start” method for radionuclide injections. We 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%. We recommend the use of this technique for all nuclear medicine departments.