Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

Av Sören Mattsson, Christoph Hoeschen, Soren Mattsson

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This book explains clearly and in detail all aspects of radiation protection in nuclear medicine, including measurement quantities and units, detectors and dosimeters, and radiation biology. The book closes by considering exposure of the public and summarizing the "rules of thumb" for radiation protection in nuclear medicine.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-10-15
Mått155 x 235 x 13 mm
Vikt288 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor168
FörlagSpringer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
ISBN9783642437168

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Introduction: the importance of radiation protection in nuclear medicine.- Dose quantities and units for radiation protection.- Radiobiology for radiation protection.- Radiobiology and radiation dosimetry for the lens of the eye.- Radiation exposure of the embryo/foetus and the new-born child.- Quality control of gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT units.- Occupational exposure – with special reference to skin doses in hands and fingers.- Radiation doses from patients to staff members, comforters and caregivers and to the general population.- Examples of shielding calculations for a PET/CET installation.- Radionuclide releases to the environment from hospitals and patients.- Rules of the thumb and practical hints for radiation protection in nuclear medicine.