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Name the detector!
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cutie pie survey meter (modern digital)
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Name the detector!
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Geiger counter (pancake type)
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Name the detector!
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dose calibrator
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Name the detector!
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well counter
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Name the detector!
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well counter AND dose calibrator
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SI Absorbed dose unit
name, unit breakdown, equivalent unit, conversion factor |
Gray (Gy)
1 J/kg rad 1 Gy = 100 rad |
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Old Absorbed dose unit
name, unit breakdown, equivalent unit, conversion factor |
rad
100 ergs/g of matter Gray (Gy) 1 rad = 0.01 Gy |
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SI equivalent (effective) dose unit
name, equivalent unit, conversion factor |
Sievert (Sv)
rem 1 Sv = 100 rem |
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Old equivalent (effective) dose unit
name, equivalent unit, conversion factor |
rem
Sievert (Sv) 1 rem = 0.01 Sv |
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radioisotope: Tc-99m
keV(s), half-life, source decay |
140 keV
6 hrs isomeric transition, Mo-99 generator (which is produced by B- decay in a nuclear reactor) |
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radioisotope: In-111
keV(s), half-life, source decay |
172, 247 keV
2.8 days Electron capture, cyclotron |
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radioisotope: I-123
keV(s), half-life, source decay |
159 keV
13 hrs Electron capture, cyclotron |
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radioisotope: I-131
keV(s), half-life, source decay |
364 keV
8.1 days B- decay, nuclear reactor |
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radioisotope: Ga-67
keV(s), half-life, source decay |
93, 184, 300, 393 keV
78 hrs Electron capture, cyclotron |
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radioisotope: Tl-201
keV(s), half-life, source decay |
69-80 keV
73 hrs Electron capture, cyclotron |
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radioisotope: Xe-133
keV(s), half-life, source decay |
81 keV
5.3 days B- decay, nuclear reactor |
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radioisotope: F-18
keV(s), half-life, source decay |
511 keV (positron)
110 min B+ decay, cyclotron |
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Collimators & isotopes used:
High Medium Low |
High: I-131
Medium: I-123, In-111, Ga-67 Low: everything else |
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FDG-cold lesions
mnemonic and what all the letters mean |
PRBLM CHLD
Prostate Renal BAC/Breast Low grade lymphoma Mucinous/Mets to brain Carcinoid HCC Low grade sarcoma Differentiated thyroid cancer |
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name the:
radiotracer & study giveaway organ expected distribution |
F 18 FDG scan
brain brain, heart, GI/GU |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name expected distribution |
Tc 99m HDP/MDP
bone scan bones, GU |
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name the:
radiotracer & study giveaway organ expected distribution |
Ga 67 scan
lacrimal glands lacrimal glands, RES, GI, GU, breasts *RES = reticuloendothelial system = liver, spleen, bone marrow |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
In 111 WBC scan
RES *RES = reticuloendothelial system = liver, spleen, bone marrow |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Tc 99m HMPAO WBC scan
RES, GI/GU, lungs *RES = reticuloendothelial system = liver, spleen, bone marrow |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
In 111 octreotide scan
liver, spleen, kidneys & bladder |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name |
Tc 99m DTPA
brain perfusion scan DTPA flows in brain vessels, but does not deposit in brain cortex; DTPA flows w/ fluid (blood, CSF) |
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name the:
radiotracer & study |
Tc 99m HMPAO or ECD scan
brain specific agents deposit in brain cortex |
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name the:
radiotracers |
Tc 99m HMPAO, Tc 99m ECD, or F 18 FDG
brain specific agents deposit in brain cortex |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name |
In 111 DTPA
CSF study Indium has long half life (2.8 days). Imaging can be repeated to look for leak. DTPA flows w/ fluid (blood, CSF) |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name |
Tc 99m DTPA
VP shunt study Tc99m has shorter half-life (6 hours); appropriate for shunt eval. DTPA flows w/ fluid (blood, CSF) |
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name the study
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DaTscan
normal: comma shaped lentiform nucleus. Abnormal: absent lower portion of comma --> parkinsons |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
I 123 thyroid scan
little or no salivary gland uptake |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Tc 99m pertechnetate
thyroid, salivary glands |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
I 123 whole body
thyroid, nasal, GI (focused in stomach), GU (focused in bladder) |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
I 131 whole body
GRAINIER VERSION OF I 123: thyroid, nasal, GI (focused in stomach), GU (focused in bladder) this image has septal penetration from using low or medium energy collimator w/ I 131. |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name expected distribution |
Tc 99m sestamibi
parathyroid study thyroid (only early uptake), parathyroid adenoma (early & delayed uptake), salivary glands, heart |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
I 123 MIBG
similar to I 123 + liver, cardiac often peds pt looking for neuroblastoma |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name |
Tc 99m sestamibi cardiac perfusion (heart only) study
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name the:
radiotracer & study giveaway organ expected distribution |
Tc 99m sestamibi cardiac perfusion (whole body) study
heart salivary, thyroid, heart, liver, spleen, GI/GU |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name |
Tc 99m RBC
MUGA/RVG scan AKA "angiogram of the heart" |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Xe 133 lung ventilation scan
lungs |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Tc 99m MAA lung perfusion scan
lungs |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Tc 99m DTPA aerosol lung ventilation scan w/ COPD
lungs |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name expected distribution |
Tc 99m MAA
LeVeen shunt study peritoneal cavity --> SVC --> lungs |
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name the:
radiotracer & study giveaway organ/expected distribution |
Tc 99m sestamibi scintimammography
breasts only look for the incidental breast cancer on cardiac perfusion scans! |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Tc 99m sulfur colloid lymphoscintigraphy
lymph nodes flood source, if used, is Co 57 |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Tc 99m sulfur colloid liver-spleen scan
liver > spleen > bone marrow if not: colloid shift |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Tc 99m RBC hemangioma scan
RBCs localize to liver hemangiomas |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name expected distribution |
Tc 99m RBC
GI bleed study flow in aorta, iliacs, IVC |
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name the:
radiotracer & study alternate name expected distribution |
Tc 99m pertechnetate
Meckel's scan gastric mucosa, flow in aorta & iliacs |
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name the:
radiotracer & study expected distribution |
Tc 99m HIDA scan
liver --> bile ducts & GB --> small bowel |
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name the:
radiotracer & study |
Tc 99m sulfur colloid gastric emptying study
sulfur colloid movement of stuff/fluid in hollow viscera |
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name the:
radiotracer & study |
Tc 99m MAG or DTPA renogram
MAG evals the tubules, DTPA evals the GFR |
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name the:
radiotracer & study |
Tc 99m DMSA renal cortical scan
evals the renal cortex |
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name the:
radiotracer & study |
Tc 99m sulfur colloid vesico-ureteral reflux study
sulfur colloid movement of stuff/fluid in hollow viscera |
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dose calibrator quality control
accuracy |
annually
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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dose calibrator quality control
constancy |
daily
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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dose calibrator quality control
linearity |
quarterly
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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dose calibrator quality control
geometry |
installation
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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gamma camera quality control
energy peaking |
daily
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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gamma camera quality control
uniformity |
daily
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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gamma camera quality control
collimator integrity |
annually
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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PET quality control
blank scan |
daily
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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Scintillation counter quality control
background check |
daily
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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Scintillation counter quality control
calibration |
daily
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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Scintillation counter quality control
sensitivity or constancy |
daily
all tests should also be performed after installation, repair, or relocation. |
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survey meter quality control
battery check |
daily
all tests should also be performed after repair |
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survey meter quality control
source check |
daily
all tests should also be performed after repair |
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survey meter quality control
calibration |
daily
all tests should also be performed after repair |
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Know the law:
10 CFR 20 |
standards for radiation protection
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Know the law:
10 CFR 35 |
medical uses of radiation
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Know the law:
10 CFR 30 |
rules applicable to licensing of by product materials
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Know the law:
10 CFR 19 |
notices, instructions, report to workers, inspection, and investigation
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Know the law:
10 CFR 35 D-H |
part of the "medical uses of radiation" statute dealing with authorized users
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medical events
1) when to report 2) criteria |
1) 1 day of DISCOVERY of event
2) B with a criterion of A must be met: A) Defined as Dx/nuc med therapy where: a) total given dosage exceeds greater than or equal to 20% of prescribed dosage b) administration of the wrong radiopharmaceutical c) administration by the incorrect route d) administration to the wrong patient B) organ/skin dose > 500 mSv or effective dose equivalent of 50+ mSv |
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Know the law:
10 CFR 32 |
SPECIFIC DOMESTIC LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE OR TRANSFER CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING BYPRODUCT MATERIAL
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Know the law:
10 CFR 110 |
EXPORT AND IMPORT OF NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
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