Scintigraphy Flashcards
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What is Scintigraphy?
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- Diagnostic procedure - injection of small amount of radioactive chemical in body
- Viewed in 2 D through a gamma camera
- Radioactive Substances Act 1993
2
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Uses of scintigraphy
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- Diagnoses abnormal conditions
- Chemicals collect in tissue area with high metabolic rate i.e cancers
3
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Science behind scintigraphy
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When a disease or pathogen is present in body, radioactive chemical usally binds to a complex that acts characteristaclly to specific organ
4
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Patient preperation
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- Jugular IV catheter placement
- Exercise prior to placement - increase blood flow
5
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Disadvantages
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- noN-SEPCIFIC
- Patient has to be confined for 24h
5
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Common uses
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- Thyroid disorders
- Lameness
- Cancer
