Nuclear Diagnostics
Acquisition, processing and archiving requirements
Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Function Studies of the Gastrointestinal System
Describes various studies and includes teaching files
Nuclear Medicine Mediabook
Excellent site by the Crump Institute for Biological Imaging. Contains
many protocols including;
Abdomen
Leveen Shunt - Updated 1/92
WBC Imaging - Updated 12/96
Indium-111 Platelet Imaging - Updated 3/92
Indium-111 Autologous Platelet Labelling (Syncor Protocol) - Updated 2/93
Bone
3-Phase Bone Scan - Updated 7/98
Limited Bone Scan - Updated 2/92
SPECT Bone - Updated 7/98
WB Scan (Spot Imaging) - Updated 8/92
Brain
Brain Perfusion for Brain Death - Updated 1/98
Thallium-201 Brain Scan - Updated 1/98
Brain SPECT (Cerebral Perfusion) - Updated 3/94
Ventricular-Peritoneal Shunt Study (VP) - Updated 9/96
Brain Cisternogram - Updated 5/97
Cardiology
Rest & Exercise MUGA - Updated 7/94
Exercise MUGA - Updated 7/94
Rest MUGA - Updated 7/94
Persantine - Updated 7/94
Pyrophosphate - Updated 7/94
Endocrine
I-131 Total Body - Updated 12/94
Adrenal Imaging: Patient Medication Preparation - Updated 7/98
I-123 Neck & Chest - Updated 12/94
Parathyroid Imaging: Tl-201 & Tc99m - Updated 2/92
Parathyroid Imaging: SestaMIBI - Updated 2/98
Perchlorate Discharge: Pediatric - Updated 1/93
Thyroid Scan and Uptake - Updated 1/95
I-123 Decay Factors
Gastrointestinal
GI Bleed
Gastric Emptying
Genitourinary
VCUG Cystogram - Updated 2/98
DMSA - Updated 12/96
Hematologic (Non Imaging)
Cr-51 RBC Volume and I-125 Plasma Volume
Pulmonary
Perfusion/Ventilation Lung Protocol (V/Q)
Radiopharmacy
Tc Kit Quality Control - Updated 2/92
Therapeutic
I-131 Radioiodine Ablative Therapy for Thyroid Cancer - Updated 2/95
I-131 Treatment: In-Patient Preparation & Hospitalization
Nuclear Medicine Radioactive Iodine Treatment Orders
I-131 Oral Therapeutic Administration Data Worksheet - Updated 3/92
Fume Hood Operation - Updated 2/95
Consent For Radioiodine Therapy For Hyperthyroidism
Consent For Radioiodine Therapy 30-150mCi - Updated 3/95
Nuclear Medicine Methods
By
Immunomedics, Inc., producers of CEA-Scan (arcitumomab), developed for
colorectal cancer imaging. "..the recommended protocols for use of CEA-Scan with the more common
nuclear gamma cameras". Systems discussed include; ADAC SYSTEM, EL SCINT
SYSTEM, GE SYSTEM, PICKER SYSTEM, SIEMENS SYSTEM, TOSHIBA SYSTEM, TRIONIX
SYSTEM, and SMV SYSTEM
Pulmonary Embolism
Good site on the diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism(University of Iowa Virtual Hospital)
Society of Nuclear Medicine Procedure Guideline for Lung Scintigraphy
PDF file, includes Modified PIOPED criteria
on Page 5.
Technegas
Everything you wanted to know about Technegas
Thyroid Nodule Management Update
Good medical information. Interview with Dr Mim Mulford, by MedicineNet.
University of Iowa, Department of Nuclear Medicine
Includes protocol information, and PET information and good number of case studies.
University of Iowa- Information for Health Providers
EXCELLENT site containing information categorized by Specialty, Common Problem, Department, Organ System, Type. A MUST VISIT for any health professional.
Veterinary Nuclear Medicine California
Interesting site discussing Nuclear Medicine at an animal hospital
Virtual Hospital - 'The Apprentice's Assistant'
EXCELLENT source of detailed data, hundreds of teaching files and tutorials. A service of the University of Iowa Health Care.
Virtual Hospital
EXCELLENT source of information for Health Care Providers. A MUST SEE.
