Quick-reference Protocol Manual for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Book excerpt: Targeting technologists specifically, this manual is designed to be a quick reference for technologists to aid in performing the most common nuclear medicine procedures ordered by a referring physician. Each protocol lists the essential information for the procedure, including clinical indications and contraindications; patient preparation and education/instructions; radiopharmaceutical identity, dose, and route of administration; specific information about non-radioactive drugs used in the procedure; camera-specific setup and acquisition instructions; patient position; computer- specific processing instructions; display/PACs instructions; labeling instructions, adjunct imaging/interventions, and precautions. The Quick Reference Protocol Manual for Nuclear Medicine Technologists features protocols for 71 nuclear medicine procedures, including: * Cardiovascular System * Central Nervous System * Endocrine System * Gastrointestinal System * Genitourinary system * Hematopoietic, Reticuloendothelial, and Lymphatic Systems * Infection and Inflammation * Labeling * Oncology * Skeletal System * Pulmonary system * Therapy