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For most nuclear imaging studies, radionuclide is injected into the patient and the images are taken with a gamma camera suspended above the patient who will be lying on a table. The camera detects the gamma rays emitted from the radionuclide in the patient's body and uses this information to produce an image that shows the distribution of the radionuclide within the body. The image is recorded on film and is called a radionuclide scan.
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Which substance is administered in preparation for a nuclear scan?
radiopharmaceutical
What is an ultrasonic sensor used for?
Ultrasonic sensors are often used in medicine to scan the body for various anomalies. The sensors can either scan a person over the skin, or be inserted into an orifice to scan from within.
Generally speaking medical physics is the application of what?
Medical physics is the use of physics in medicine. One of the best examples of the application of physics to medicine is the use of magnetic resonance in an MRI scan.
What processes do not depend on spontaneous radioactive decay?
The energy production of the sun.The energy production in nuclear reactors.
What is the past tense of scan?
Scanned is the past tense of scan.
Which ones is not a nuclear medicine scan?
Gallium scan
Is a gallium a nuclear medicine scan?
No
What is the purpose of akidney nuclear medicine scan?
the kidney nuclear medicine scan is unique in that it reveals how the kidneys are functioning. This is valuable information in helping a doctor make a diagnosis.
What is an adrenal gland scan?
a nuclear medicine evaluation of the medulla (inner tissue) of the adrenal gland.
What precautions need to be taken when doing a kidney nuclear medicine scan?
If a patient is pregnant, it is generally recommended that she not have a kidney nuclear medicine scan. The unborn baby is more sensitive to radiation than an adult. If a woman thinks she might be pregnant, she should inform her doctor.
Where is a MUGA scan done?
It takes approximately 30 minutes to one hour
How long will you be radioactive after a nuclear medicine thyroid scan?
This should last at least 24hours
What care should a patient receive after a kidney nuclear medicine scan?
Patients can resume their normal daily activities immediately after the test. Most tracers are passed naturally from the body, though drinking fluids after a kidney nuclear medicine scan can help flush the tracer into the urine.
What is a scrotal nuclear medicine scan?
Scrotal nuclear medicine scan is a study of the blood circulation in the scrotum using radioactive contrast agent to highlight obstruction.
What is the medical term for nuclear medicine test that measures thyroid function is?
The thyroid scan and a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU), also known as a thyroid uptake, are types of nuclear medicine imaging.
Bone Nuclear Medicine Scan of foot white spots shown?
I had a nuclear bone scan because of swelling and fracture of the foot. The swollen foot ( of 5 months) lite up like a Chrismas tree? What does this mean?
What care should a patient receive after a gallbladder nuclear medicine scan?
No special care is required after the procedure. Once the scan is complete, the patient can return to normal activities.
