imaging in inflammatory disorders and infection Flashcards
1
Q
what are properties of an ideal isotope
A
Half-life similar to length of examination
Gamma emitter, rather than α or β
Energy of γ rays should be 50-300 keV
Radionuclide should be readily available at hospital site
Easily bound to pharmaceutical component
Radiopharmaceutical should be simple to prepare
Radiopharmaceutical should be eliminated in similar half-time to duration of examination
2
Q
what is Technecium
A
chemical used for imaging
3
Q
where abouts do you use hydroxy-diphosphonate when imaging
A
bone
4
Q
where would you use dimercapto-succinic acid for imaging
A
kidney
5
Q
what would you use for imaging the brain
A
hexamethyl-propine amine oxime
6
Q
what would you use for imaging the lung
A
macroaggregated albumin
