Radiation protection in nuclear medicine / Sören Mattsson, Christoph Hoeschen, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mattsson, Sören, 1943-

Hoeschen, Christoph.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiation Protection--methods.

Radiation Dosage.

Radiation Injuries--prevention & control.

Radionuclide Imaging--adverse effects.

Medical radiology--Safety measures.

Radiation--Safety measures.

Medical Subjects:

Radiation Protection--methods.

Radiation Dosage.

Radiation Injuries--prevention & control.

Radionuclide Imaging--adverse effects.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2013]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

This book explains clearly and in detail all aspects of radiation protection in nuclear medicine. After an introductory chapter on the general role of radiation protection, measurement quantities and units are discussed, and detectors and dosimeters, described. Radiation biology and radiation dosimetry are then addressed, with the inclusion of a chapter specifically devoted to biology and dosimetry for the lens of the eye. Discussion of radiation doses to patients and to embryos, fetuses, and children forms a central part of the book. Phantom models, biokinetic models, calculations, and software solutions are all considered, and a further chapter focuses on quality assurance and reference levels. Occupational exposure also receives detailed attention. Exposure resulting from the production, labeling, and injection of radiopharmaceuticals and from contact with patients is discussed and shielding calculations are explained. The book closes by considering exposure of the public and summarizing the "rules of thumb" for radiation protection in nuclear medicine. This is an ideal textbook for students and a ready source of useful information for nuclear medicine specialists and medical physics experts.

Contents:

Part 1. Measurements

Dose Quantities and Units for Radiation Protection / Sören Mattsson and Marcus Söderberg

Introduction: The Importance of Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine / Sören Mattsson

Part 2. Radiation Biology

Radiobiology for Radiation Protection / Peter Bernhardt

Radiobiology and Radiation Dosimetry for the Lens of the Eye / Günther Dietze

Part 3. Radiation Dose Estimations

Radiation Exposure of the Embryo/Foetus and the Newborn Child / Marie Claire Cantone

Part 4. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Quality Control of Gamma Cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT Units / Jenny Oddstig, David Minarik and Mikael Gunnarsson

Part 5. Occupational Exposure

Occupational Exposure: With Special Reference to Skin Doses in Hands and Fingers / Adela Carnicer, Mercè Ginjaume, Marta Sans-Merce, Laurent Donadille and Ilona Barth, et al.

Radiation Doses from Patients to Staff Members, Comforters and Caregivers and to the General Population / Dejan Žontar

Examples of Shielding Calculations for a PET/CT Installation / Markus N. Lonsdale

Part 6. Exposure of the Public

Release of Patients After Radionuclide Therapy: Radionuclide Releases to the Environment from Hospitals and Patients / Sören Mattsson and Christian Bernhardsson

Part 7. Rules of Thumb for Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine

Rules of the Thumb and Practical Hints for Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine / Sören Mattsson and Martin Andersson.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783642311673

3642311679

OCLC:

810444222

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.