Nuclear Medicine Technology: Procedures and Quick Reference

Master essential procedures with ease and build the clinical confidence for success in practice with this concise, easy-to-use guide. Step-by-step instructions walk you through 65 key scan procedurescomplete with listings of possible artifacts and issues that may arise during each scan with added relevant information for each scanto help you ensure the most effective imaging outcomes.Students of Medicine and Physicians may quickly review the indications, contraindications, expected normal and abnormal findings for any included test. Updated contentreflects the latest imaging technology and the most clinically relevant scanning procedures. Enhanced designmakes key content more accessible. Updated suggested readingsfamiliarize you with the latest clinical literature in nuclear medicine technology. Concise, bulleted outline formatguides you step-by-step through 65 essential scan procedures. Complete list of indications, contraindications, normal and abnormal findings for all studies listed in the book. Detailed anatomic illustrationsreinforce your understanding of human anatomy and body systems. Patient History sectionshelp you ensure effective patient communication before exams and during scanning. An extensive quick-referencesection provides fast access to conversion tables, radiopharmaceutical dose ranges, pediatric dosing, anatomic drawings, standard drug interventions, lab tests, language translations,thyroid therapy information, billing codes, and reproducible patient history sheets for over 25 scans. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, todays eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more.