Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics
provides an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of the
daunting area of nuclear physics. Logically structured and clearly
written, this is the book of choice for anyone entering the field of
nuclear medicine, including nuclear medicine residents and fellows,
cardiac nuclear medicine fellows and nuclear medicine technology
students. The text is also a handy quick-reference guide for those
already working in the field of nuclear physics.
This new edition
provides a basic introduction to nuclear physics and the interactions
of radiation and matter. The authors also provide comprehensive
coverage of instrumentation and imaging, with separate chapters devoted
to SPECT, PET, and PET/CT. Discussion of radiation biology, radiation
safety and care of victims of radiation accidents completes the text,
with an appendix containing the latest NRC rules and regulations.
Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics
presents difficult concepts clearly and concisely, defines all
terminology for the reader, and facilitates learning through extensive
illustrations and self-assessment questions.
Table of contents:
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Contributing author.
1. Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics.
2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter.
3. Formation of Radionuclides.
4. Nonscintillation Detectors.
5. Nonimaging Scintillation Detectors.
6. Imaging Instrumentation.
7. Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT).
8. Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
9. Combined PET/CT Imaging.
10. Quality Control.
11. Radiation Biology.
12. Radiation Dosimetry.
13. Radiation Safety.
14. Management of Nuclear Event Casualties.
Recommended reading.
Appendices:.
A. Common Nuclides.
B. Major Dosimetry for common pharmaceuticals.
C. Sample Calculations of the S Value.
D. Guide to nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) publications.
Answers.
Index
Author Information:
Rachel A. Powsner, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiology at Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
She
is a Director in the Division of Nuclear Medicine (Department of
Radiology)for Boston Veterans Administration Healthcare System,
Massachusetts.
Edward R. Powsner, MD:
Former Chief Nuclear Medicine Service, Veterans Administration Hospital, Michigan.
Former Professor and Associate Chairman, Department of Pathology at Michigan State University.
Former Chair, Joint Review Committee for Educational Nuclear Medicine Technology
Former Member, American Board of Nuclear Medicine