These tests must be performed after installation and before the instrument is put into clinical use, and before final payment for the device. A comprehensive guide to the practical aspects of nuclear medicine instruments, nuclear medicine instrumentation, second edition prepares students to become skilled technologists. An excellent introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear medicine physics. Acceptance testing for nuclear medicine instrumentation article pdf available in european journal of nuclear medicine 373. A technical meeting on qc procedures applied to nuclear instruments was organized in. Few individuals would disagree that either an acceptance test or. The quality control program for the gamma camera includes acceptance testing and tests that need to be performed on a routine basis. It provides students with concise and straightforward information pertaining to the operation and use of each instrument. Quality control of nuclear medicine instruments 1991 iaea tecdoc 602.
Nuclear medicine instrumentation and quality control presentation. Acceptance testing found in title, summary aapm reports are based on sources and information believed to be reliable, but aapm and the editors disclaim any warranty or liability based on or relating to the contents of this publication. Routine qc testing starts after installation of the instrument, and after acceptance testing, and continues on a regular basis throughout its lifetime. If the physician is testing the abdomen fasting might be necessary. This new edition will again reflect the curriculum covered by nuclear medicine training programs. This talk will focus primarily on understanding the acr requirements and procedures for accreditation of pet, and nuclear medicine imaging services, with a focus on the physicists role in the process. These recommendations cover acceptance and reference tests that should be performed for acceptance testing of instrumentation used within a nuclear medicine department. To revive discussion, seek broader input via a forum such as the village pump. The program was developed in matlab r20b under microsoft windows operating system. The university of iowa has graciously allowed the use of. Guidelines acceptance testing for nuclear medicine.
In regard to the equipment used in nuclear medicine nm, eg the gamma camera gc, routine qc begins as soon as installation of the equipment and its acceptance testing has been completed and continues on a regular basis throughout the lifetime of the equipment. An extensive series of parameters has been developed over the years for acceptance testing and performance characterization of. Pet and petct in terms of acceptance testing, as well as in terms of qc and qa. This informative reference covers nuclear medicine instruments from simple radiation detectors to complex positron emission tomography pet scanners, focusing on the operation of the most commonly used instruments and issues that arise in their use. Advanced placement policy applicants to the allied health programs at santa fe college including nuclear medicine technology should be aware that all courses within the professional didactic. Constancy testing of single crystal gammacameras used in planar scintigraphy and in anger type gamma cameras with rotating detector heads used in single photon emission tomography. At the time of acceptance testing of a new system a permanent record book should be. This is an ideal textbook for students and a ready source of useful information for nuclear medicine specialists and medical physics experts.
Petct acceptance testing and quality assurance nuclear medicine found in summary. Noiseless digital phantoms with known uniformity parameters were used to verify the accuracy of the program. Starting from the late 1970s, several publications were produced, including quality control of nuclear medicine. Nuclear medicine instrumentation by jennifer prekeges. Acceptance testing for nuclear medicine instrumentation eanm.
Accreditation by the acr requires both acceptance testing and annual performance testing be performed by a qualified individual. Quality control of nuclear medicine equipment definition of action. This handson workshop will focus on proper performance and qc testing of gamma cameras, spect and spectct units as wells as pet and petct units. The present book will try to explain the physical principle behind each of these imaging modalities, together with a description of how these are implemented. Nuclear medicine found in summary, committeenotes, keywords aapm reports are based on sources and information believed to be reliable, but aapm and the editors disclaim any warranty or liability based on or relating to the contents of this publication. Pet physics and instrumentation are then discussed, covering the basic principles of pet and pet scanning systems, hybrid petct and petmr imaging, system calibration, acceptance testing, and quality control.
Nuclear instrumentation underpins most or all nuclear techniques and the training provided via nsil seeks to equip. Jul 11, 2015 the quality control program for the gamma camera includes acceptance testing and tests that need to be performed on a routine basis. Nuclear medicine instrumentation book kindle edition by. Basic science of pet imaging books pics download new. Medical imaging is a collection of technologies, all having the purpose of visualization of the interior of the intact, living human body for the purpose of diagnosis. Acceptance testing for nuclear medicine instrumentation. Nuclear medicine instrumentation flashcards quizlet. Quality assurance of nuclear medicine instrumentation. Recommendations for acceptance testing are covered in a. The first section provides a foundation in math, statistics, and physics, then presents current information on instrumentation, computer and laboratory. It also gives requirements for equipment, to define and control the working condition and performance characteristics, known as technical quality control. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear.
Chronological records a log book must be kept for each item of equipment specifying when the. These methods are mainly designed for the acceptance test. Pdf acceptance testing for nuclear medicine instrumentation. There are several kinds of testing on nuclear instruments, for example, type testing done by suppliers to ensure that equipment meets design criteria and functionality, it is similar to the acceptance testing that must be made at the reception of the equipment by the end users. Nuclear medicine scans provide the most useful diagnostic or treatment information for many diseases. Chief of clinical physiology and nuclear medicine pentti rautio, pkssk. This page is currently inactive and is retained for historical reference. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. These recommendations must be considered in the light of any national guidelines and. Acceptance testing and quality control of gamma cameras, including spect.
Quality control guidance for nuclear medicine equipment julkari. Quality control of radiopharmaceuticals and diagnostic. Nuclear medicine instrumentation is the first text to covers instruments vital to nuclear medicine at a technologists level. Nuclear instrumentation nuclear reactor nuclear reactor ionization chamber scintillation counter nuclear reactor technology nuclear fuel pressurized water reactor boiling water reactor very high temperature reactor cooling tower decay heat steam generator nuclear power safety valve thermal power station nuclear power passive nuclear safety. He has over 60 published articlesabstracts and over 80 invited scientific presentations. The nuclear medicine image acquired with the gamma camera provides a snapshot of the patients in vivo radiopharmaceutical distribution from a certain view and at a particular point in time. Performance parameters of gamma cameras springerlink. He edited 3 books and was chair and senior author of two aapm task group reports. The purpose of this document is to provide nuclear medicine practitioners physicists, technologists, physicians with general guidelines in performing and interpreting quality control qc of all instruments of a nuclear medicine department counting devices, imaging systems with a special focus on new, sophisticated, digital technologies. Acceptance testing and quality control of gamma cameras.
Generally, there is little or no preparation necessary for the majority of nuclear medicine testing. Thomas is a diagnostic medical physicist at the ascension via christi hospital in wichita, ks. Nuclear medicine examinations provide unique informationincluding details on the function and anatomy of body structuresthat is often unattainable using other imaging procedures. Its wealth of clinical information makes the book a valuable resource for practitioners as well. Quality control guidance for nuclear medicine equipment.
Nuclear medicine accreditation, acceptance testing and. Basic science of pet imaging will meet the needs of nuclear medicine. Quality control procedures applied to nuclear instruments. Nuclear medicine instrumentation and quality control. He edited 3 books and was chair and senior author of. It is specifically designed to prepare students for typical scenarios and potential pitfalls they may. In conclusion, the minimum requirements 23 after instrument acceptance or initial testing for a satisfactory quality control program for each data acquisition system in nuclear medicine are. This softcover textbook on nuclear instrumentation was written for an audience of nuclear medicine technology students, medical imaging technologists, nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, medical imaging residents, biomedical engineers, and any individual interested in gaining an understanding of the topic. Routine quality control of clinical nuclear medicine.
Nuclear medicine instrumentation, second edition is included in the 2015 edition of the essential collection of doodys core titles. Routine quality control recommendations for nuclear medicine instrumentation article pdf available in european journal of nuclear medicine 373. These data form the start of a logbook or digital record for the instrument. The book closes by considering exposure of the public and summarizing the rules of thumb for radiation protection in nuclear medicine. Testing and research in the fields of bio medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture etc. Improvement in quality assurance qa in nuclear medicine and, in particular, in quality control qc of related equipment has for a long time been a major field of interest of the iaea. Along with simple, progressive, highly illustrated topics, the authors present.
Two hundred and fortyfour co57 flood source images were acquired on symbia t6 and discovery nuclear medicinecomputed tomography 670. Implementing spect instrumentation quality control. Discover book depositorys huge selection of nuclear medicine books online. The increasing regulatory requirements for accreditation of facilities that offer nuclear medicine services including pet are driving an increased demand for medical physics support services. I initially thought this book was too superficial for my study needs in preparing for a nuclear medicine physics exam but changed my mind once i took a closer look. Nuclear medicine instrumentation edition 2 by jennifer. If the kidneys are being tested the patient might be required to drink fluids before the procedure. Qa in nuclear medicine and, in particular, in quality control qc of related equipment has for a long time. New to the fourth edition new chapters on nuclear forensics and nuclear medicine instrumentation, covering basic principles and applications as well as openended problems that encourage more in.
Basic science of pet imaging will meet the needs of nuclear medicine practitioners, other radiology specialists, and trainees in these fields. In addition, candidates for the nuclear physics and instrumentation specialty must have attained a minimum of 1 year doctorate candidates or 1. Nuclear imaging section ofthe diagnostic imaging and. Routine quality control recommendations for nuclear. Quality assurance and quality control in nuclear medicine 9. Jennifer prekeges is the author of nuclear medicine instrumentation, published 2012 under isbn 9781449652883 and isbn 1449652883. The nuclear medicine technology program is in compliance with the curriculum frameworks as administered by the state of florida department of education. Singlephoton emission computed tomography in the year 2001. Examinations and certification the american board of.
Two hundred and fortyfour co57 flood source images were acquired on symbia t6 and discovery nuclear medicine computed tomography 670. Jerry holds a master of science degree in radiation biophysics from the university of kansas and is board certified in radiological physics, health physics and nuclear medicine. Nuclear medicine instrumentation journal of nuclear. Pdf routine quality control recommendations for nuclear. Records of test results should be kept in a logbook or. Nuclear medicine accreditation, acceptance testing and annual. Essentials of nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. Nuclear medicine instrumentation book kindle edition. The first section provides a foundation in math, statistics, and physics, then presents current information on instrumentation, computer and laboratory sciences, radiochemistry, and. Routine quality control of clinical nuclear medicine instrumentation. Additional periodic tests may be carried out to provide more indepth testing.
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