RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Radiation Safety Review for 511-keV Emitters in Nuclear Medicine JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol. FD Society of Nuclear Medicine SP 12 OP 17 VO 25 IS 1 A1 Dell, Mary Anne YR 1997 UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/25/1/12.abstract AB With the advent of high-energy collimators and dual-head coincidence cameras, standard nuclear medicine facilities will soon begin imaging with PET isotopes. The use of 511-keV emitters raises new radiation safety concerns for technologists traditionally limited to handling 99mTc and other low-energy isotopes. This article is a basic review of positron emitters, measurement concerns, exposure rates, shielding requirements and external radiation exposure mitigation. Newly developed PET shielding products are presented and regulatory status is discussed briefly.