| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 206 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Radioactive decay and interaction of radiation with matter -- PET scanning systems -- Data acquisition and corrections =- Image reconstruction, storage, and display -- Performance characteristics of PET scanners -- Cyclotron and production of PET radionuclides -- Synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals -- Regulations governing PET radiopharmaceuticals -- Reimbursement for PET procedures -- Design and cost of PET center -- Procedures for PET studies -- Appendix A: Abbreviations used in the text -- Appendix B: Terms used in the text -- Appendix C: Units and constants -- Appendix D: Estimated absorbed doses from intravenous administration of ¹⁸F-FDG and ⁸²Rb-RbCL -- Appendix E: Evaluation of tumor uptake of ¹⁸F-FDG by PET -- Appendix F: Answers to questions |
| Summary |
"This text on the basics of PET imaging technology is an ideal resource for technologists and residents preparing for board examinations. Written by noted author Gopal B. Saha, PhD, the book also serves as a useful reference for practicing nuclear medicine professionals. The combination of brevity and clarity of content makes it an ideal text and reference book for nuclear medicine professionals interested in the basics of PET imaging."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer e-books |
| Subject |
Tomography, Emission.
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Medical physics.
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Radiopharmaceuticals.
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Tomography, Emission-Computed -- methods
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Prospective Payment System
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Radiopharmaceuticals
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Technology, Radiologic
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Tomography, Emission-Computed -- instrumentation
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Tomography, Emission-Computed
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MEDICAL -- Radiology & Nuclear Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Allied Health Services -- Radiological & Ultrasound Technology.
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Medical physics.
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Tomography, Emission-Computed -- methods.
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Prospective Payment System.
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Radiopharmaceuticals.
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Technology, Radiologic.
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Tomography, Emission-Computed -- instrumentation.
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Tomography, Emission.
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Radiopharmaceuticals
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Medical physics
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Tomography, Emission
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0387213074 |
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9780387213071 |
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0387271287 |
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9780387271286 |
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1280234024 |
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9781280234026 |
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6610234027 |
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9786610234028 |
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