| Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Mattsson, Sören (Editor), Hoeschen, Christoph (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3642311660 ISBN-13: 9783642311666 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Radiation - Medical | Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine - Science | Life Sciences - Molecular Biology |
| Dewey: 610.153 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" (1.05 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book explains clearly and in detail all aspects of radiation protection in nuclear medicine, including measurement quantities and units, detectors and dosimeters, and radiation biology. Discussion of radiation doses to patients and to embryos, fetuses, and children forms a central part of the book. Phantom models, biokinetic models, calculations, and software solutions are all considered, and a further chapter is devoted to quality assurance and reference levels. Occupational exposure also receives detailed attention. Exposure resulting from the production, labeling, and injection of radiopharmaceuticals and from contact with patients is discussed and shielding calculations are explained. The book closes by considering exposure of the public and summarizing the "rules of thumb" for radiation protection in nuclear medicine. This is an ideal textbook for students and a ready source of useful information for nuclear medicine specialists and medical physics experts. |