An invaluable reference tool for students and practitioners alike, this expert textbook presents fundamental concepts in nuclear medicine such as math, statistics, and physics, as well as current information on instrumentation, computer and laboratory sciences, radiochemistry, and radiopharmacology. After general discussions of radiation safety and patient care, each body system is covered in a separate chapter that covers relevant anatomy and physiology followed by details of the performance and interpretation of various procedures for diagnosing specific problems. Up-to-date, clinically relevant material reflects all content covered in the nuclear medicine technology program curriculum.
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<li>In-depth procedure discussions relevant to the clinical practice of nuclear medicine prepare readers to perform procedures with confidence.</li>
<li>Accessible writing style and approach to basic science subjects addresses fundamentals first, both throughout the book and within each chapter, and topics build toward more complex concepts.</li>
<li>Learning tools such as chapter outlines, chapter objectives, suggested readings, and a Math and Statistics review help readers identify important points within each chapter.</li>
<li>Editors and contributors from a variety of academic and clinical settings provide a broad philosophic and geographic perspective, making this an authoritative and comprehensive resource.</li>
<li>A comprehensive glossary defines specialized terminology and important concepts.</li>
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<li>Updated material keeps students informed about current practices for Tc-99m ECD imaging, scintillation cameras, quality control, radiation safety regulations, and new radiopharmaceuticals</li>
<li>New chapters include expanded coverage of the fundamentals of instrumentation and radiochemistry applications, as well as clinical applications of PET to oncology.</li>
<li>A new chapter on SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) covers: instrumentation; image acquisition, filtering, reconstruction and display; image properties; and physics and artifacts.</li>
<li>100 new illustrations accompany the 3 new chapters, and images and equipment photos have been updated throughout the book where needed.</li>
<li>A Mathematics and Statistics review added to the first chapter features multiple choice questions with answers in the back of the book.</li>
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Nuclear Medicine and PET: Technology and Techniques

Medical Books

Christian BS CNMT PET FSNMTS, Paul E.

Bernier CNMT, Donald R.

Langan, James K.

Allied Health Professions

Mosby

For more than two decades, this text has succinctly presented the procedures and technologies related to an ever-changing specialty. This 6th edition continues that tradition by providing a general update of all chapters, a new chapter on CT physics and instrumentation, and a revised focus to the increasingly important PET/CT systems. All aspects of nuclear medicine are explored, with a focus on pertinent anatomy and physiology and a discussion of each procedure in relation to the specific use of radiopharmaceuticals and instruments required.
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<li>Foundation chapters cover basic math, statistics, physics instrumentation, computers, lab science, radiochemistry and pharmacology, allowing the user to understand how and why procedures are performed.</li>
<li>High-profile editors and contributors come from a variety of educational and clinical settings, making this an authoritative and comprehensive resource.</li>
<li>In-depth procedure discussions provide practical information relevant to clinical practice.</li>
<li>Accessible writing style and approach to basic science subjects makes topics understandable, progressing from fundamentals to more complex concepts.</li>
<li>A glossary provides definitions of specialized terminology and all important concepts.</li>
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<li>The focus changes from PET to combined PET/CT, with two chapters covering this topic in detail.</li>
<li>New CT Physics and Instrumentation chapter provides the fundamentals of PET/CT studies.</li>
<li>Significantly rewritten chapters include Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine, Skeletal System, and Inflammatory/Tumor Imaging and Therapy.</li>
<li>Color insert is expanded to 8 pages to include clear, full-color PET/CT scans.</li>
<li>40 practice problems are included in the chapter on math and statistics, twice as many as before, with answers in the back of the book.</li>
<li>Reader-friendly features include key terms, chapter outlines, and learning objectives. Suggested readings are also included throughout the book.</li>
<li>A reference table of radionuclides used in nuclear medicine and PET is added to the appendix.</li>
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Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technology and Techniques: Technology and Techniques

Waterstram-Rich MS CNMT NCT FSNMTS, Kristen M.

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Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technology and Techniques - Text and E-Book Package

A comprehensive guide to procedures and technologies, Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques provides a single source for state-of-the-art information on all aspects of nuclear medicine. Coverage includes relevant anatomy and physiology and discusses each procedure in relation to the specific use of radiopharmaceuticals and the instruments required. Edited by experts in nuclear imaging and PET/CT, Paul E. Christian and Kristen M. Waterstram-Rich, this edition has a new chapter on MRI as it relates to nuclear medicine and includes practical, step-by-step instructions for procedures.
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PET/CT focus with hybrid PET/CT studies in several chapters provides cutting-edge information that is especially beneficial to working technologists.</li>
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CT Physics and Instrumentation chapter introduces CT as it is applied to PET imaging for combined PET/CT studies.</li>
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Authoritative, comprehensive resource conveys state-of-the-art information, eliminating the need to search for information in other sources.</li>
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Foundation chapters cover basic math, statistics, physics, instrumentation, computers, lab science, radiochemistry, and pharmacology, allowing you to understand how and why procedures are performed.</li>
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Accessible writing style and approach to basic science subjects simplifies topics, progressing from fundamentals to more complex concepts.</li>
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More than 50 practice problems in the math and statistics chapter let you brush up on basic math skills, with answers provided in the back of the book.</li>
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Key terms, chapter outlines, learning objectives, and suggested readings help you organize your study.</li>
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A table of radionuclides used in nuclear medicine and PET is provided in the appendix for quick reference.</li>
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A glossary provides definitions of key terms and important concepts.</li>
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High-profile editors and contributors come from a variety of educational and clinical settings, providing a broad philosophic and geographic perspective.</li> </ul>
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New MRI Physics, Instrumentation and Clinical Introduction chapter provides important background on MRI and its relationship with nuclear medicine.</li>
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Procedures boxes in body systems chapters provide step-by-step descriptions of clinical procedures.</li>
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Updates and revisions keep you current with the latest advances.</li>
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Expanded 16-page color insert includes more diagnostic images demonstrating realistic scans found in practice.</li> </ul>

Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques

This new edition will again reflect the curriculum covered by nuclear medicine training programs. Its wealth of clinical information makes the book a valuable resource for practitioners as well. The first section provides a foundation in math, statistics, and physics, then presents current information on instrumentation, computer and laboratory sciences, radiochemistry, and radiopharmacology. After general discussion of radiation safety and patient care, each body system is covered in a separate chapter. Each chapter opens with objectives and an outline and closes with multiple choice review questions.

Nuclear Medicine: Technology and Techniques