It is common for nuclear medicine technologists to perform procedures involving the
preparation and administration of therapeutic levels of 131I-sodium iodide. This small study …

Abstract 131 I is widely used in nuclear medicine for diagnostic and therapy of thyroid
diseases. Depending of workplace safety conditions, routine handling of this radionuclide …

The manipulation of 131I in Nuclear Medicine involves significant risks of internal
contamination of the staff. In the event of an accidental contamination, or when the …

Inhalation of radioiodine–131 is the largest cause of internal dose to nuclear medicine
workers. The concentration of radioiodine–131 in air is limited by the Derived Air …

Since the late 1970's, manufacturers in nuclear medicine have reformulated the 131 I
solution to reduce the volatility of the iodine. There has also been an increase in use of the …

The manipulation of a wide variety of unsealed sources in Nuclear Medicine results in a
significant risk of internal exposure of the workers. 131I should be highlighted among the …

Handling of radioisotopes may cause external and internal contamination to occupational
workers while using radiation for medical purposes. This research aims to monitor the …

Objective: We studied the extent of 131I contamination within absorbent packets of activated
carbon that are enclosed in one manufacturer's packaging of 131I therapeutic capsules …

Millions of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions involving radioisotopes are performed in
hospitals annually. Frequently, specimens with low levels of radioactivity are received in …

2029 Objectives: Medical personnel who administer substantial doses of radioiodine to
patients may accidentally inhale or ingest some of the radioiodine, leading to significant …