Radiation safety considerations for PET centers.
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چکیده
This article explains why technologists handling positron-emitting radionuclides may have higher measured radiation exposures than technologists working with single-photon emitting radionuclides. We will summarize measurements we have made, as well as those reported by other authors. In addition, we will describe the procedures implemented to minimize exposure.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of nuclear medicine technology
دوره 25 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997