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 Mary Anne Dell
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.