Procedure Guideline for Myocardial Perfusion Imaging 3.3
The purpose of this guideline is to assist nuclear medicine practitioners in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of myocardial perfusion imaging studies. II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS. Myocardial perfusion imaging uses an intravenously administered radiopharmaceutical to depict the distribution of ...
SNM Practice Guideline for Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy 4.0
Dec 1, 2010 · III. DEFINITIONS. Hepatobiliary scintigraphy is a radionuclide diagnostic imaging study (including planar imaging, SPECT, or hybrid imaging such as SPECT/CT) that evaluates hepatocellular function and the biliary system by tracing the production and flow of bile from the formative phase in the liver, and its passage through the biliary system into the small intestine.
Review of HIPAA, Part 1: History, Protected Health Information ...
Dec 1, 2019 · HISTORY. In 1996, the federal government passed a law that created national standards to protect the confidentiality of medical records. HIPAA can be found at title 45 of Code of Federal Regulations parts 160–164. The law was passed by Congress and signed by President Bill Clinton on August 21, 1996, with the primary intent of ensuring portability and continuity of health insurance coverage ...
Procedure Guideline for Adult Solid-Meal Gastric-Emptying Study 3.0
The purpose of this guideline is to assist nuclear medicine practitioners in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of gastric-emptying and motility studies in adults. Radionuclide studies of gastric emptying and motility are the most comprehensive and physiologic studies of gastric motor function available. The studies are noninvasive, use a physiologic meal (solids ...
Artifacts and Pitfalls in Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is an important imaging modality in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease. MPI plays a key role in diagnosing cardiovascular disease, establishing prognosis, assessing the effectiveness of therapy, and evaluating viability. However, MPI is a complex process, subject to a variety of artifacts and pitfalls, which may limit its …
SNM Practice Guideline for Lung Scintigraphy 4.0
Mar 1, 2012 · C. Radiopharmaceuticals. 99m Tc has a half-life of 6 h, a photopeak of 140 keV, and isomeric transition decay. 133 Xe has a half-life of 5.2 d, a photopeak of 81 keV, and β-decay. 81m Kr has a half-life of 13 s, a photopeak of 190 keV, and isomeric transition decay.. Aerosols. 99m Tc-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) is the most commonly used radiopharmaceutical.
Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy - Journal of Nuclear Medicine …
Jun 1, 2019 · Gastric emptying is a complex physiologic process controlled by the physical and chemical composition of the GES meal, sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation of the stomach, and circulating neuroendocrine transmitters. The type of food, volume, and caloric content significantly affect the rate of gastric emptying.
SNM Practice Guideline for Parathyroid Scintigraphy 4.0
Jun 1, 2012 · C. Radiopharmaceuticals. 99m Tc-sestamibi or 99m Tc-tetrofosmin. The range of intravenously administered radioactivity in adults is 740–1,110 MBq (20–30 mCi).This radiopharmaceutical localizes in both parathyroid tissue and thyroid tissue but usually washes out from normal and possibly abnormal thyroid tissue more rapidly than …
Procedure Guideline for the Use of Radiopharmaceuticals 4.0
It is intended to guide nuclear medicine practitioners in establishing policies and procedures for the use of radiopharmaceuticals in clinical practice. This guideline is intended to be concordant with the regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other state and federal government agencies. II.
SNMMI and EANM Practice Guideline for Meckel Diverticulum …
Sep 1, 2014 · D. Radiopharmaceuticals. See also the SNMMI Guideline for the Use of Radiopharmaceuticals. 99m Tc-pertechnetate is eluted from a molybdenum–technetium parent–daughter generator with physiologic saline and injected intravenously. The administered activity should be calculated according to the recommendation of the 2012 North American consensus guidelines for pediatric radiopharmaceutical ...