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Record Nr.

UNINA9910349361703321

Autore

Saha Gopal B

Titolo

Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine : A Practical, Concise Guide / / by Gopal B. Saha

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

3-030-16406-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (196 pages)

Disciplina

614.839

616.07575

Soggetti

Nuclear medicine

Medical physics

Radiation

Nuclear Medicine

Medical and Radiation Physics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Basic Physics in Radiation Safety -- Essential Equipment in Radiation Safety -- Radiation Units and Absorbed Dose -- Radiation Protection -- Radiation Exposure -- Regulatory Framework for Radiation Protection -- Medical Uses of Radioactive Materials -- Training and Experience of Personnel -- Emergency Procedures -- Radioactive Waste Disposal -- Biological Effects of Radiation -- Transportation of Radioactive Material.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is a collection of all pertinent information on radiation safety applicable in nuclear medicine and research using radioactive materials. Radiation exposure causes harm to humans and is strictly controlled by several regulatory authorities (NRC, FDA, EPA, DOT, etc). The practice of nuclear medicine involves the use of radioactive materials in patients and research, and is well regulated by these agencies. However, information on radiation safety practice in nuclear medicine and research areas is scattered throughout the literature and federal registers. For busy nuclear technologists and professionals, it is quite time consuming to look for and acquire specific information and



instructions to follow in radiation-related occasions and incidents. This guide provides ready-made, handy information on radiation safety as required in the practice of nuclear medicine, presented in a concise form for easy understanding and quick reference related to a given situation and/or incident. This is an ideal reference for nuclear medicine physicians, nuclear medicine technologists, and researchers using radioactive materials. .