1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910784968703321

Autore

Powsner Rachel A

Titolo

Essential nuclear medicine physics [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Edward R. Powsner

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Pub., 2006

ISBN

1-281-32274-1

9786611322748

0-470-75289-0

0-470-75286-6

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PowsnerEdward R. <1926->

PowsnerRachel A

Disciplina

616.07/575

Soggetti

Nuclear medicine

Medical physics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Rev. ed. of: Essentials of nuclear medicine physics. 1998.

Nota di contenuto

Basic nuclear medicine physics -- Interaction of radiation with matter -- Formation of radionuclides -- Nonscintillation detectors -- Nonimaging scintillation detectors -- Imaging instrumentation -- Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) -- Positron emission tomography (PET) -- PET/CT -- Quality control -- Radiation biology -- Radiation dosimetry -- Radiation safety -- Radiation accidents.

Sommario/riassunto

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



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910969996103321

Titolo

Distribution and administration of potassium iodide in the event of a nuclear incident / / Committee to Assess the Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Incident, Board on Radiation Effects Research, Division of Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, 2004

ISBN

9786610176694

9780309166690

0309166691

9781280176692

1280176695

9780309528115

0309528119

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (262 p.)

Disciplina

362.196/9897025/0973

Soggetti

Thyroid gland - Cancer - Untied States - Prevention

Potassium iodide - Therapeutic use

Radioactive fallout - Health aspects

Emergency management

Radiation-protective agents

Radiation-Protective Agents - therapeutic use

Potassium Iodide

Radiation-Protective Agents

Disaster Planning

Potassium Iodide - administration & dosage

United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Support by contract DHHS 200-2000-00629 task order no. 16, between the National Academy of Sciences and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention"--T.p. verso.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.



Nota di contenuto

; 1. Introduction -- ; 2. Thyroid physiology -- ; 3. Potential exposure to radioactive iodine -- ; 4. Health consequences of radiation exposure -- ; 5. Protective measures -- ; 6. Existing distribution plans for potassium iodide -- ; 7. Process for evaluation of options for distribution of potassium iodide -- ; 8. Conclusions -- ; App. A Public Law 107-188, Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, Conference Committee (05/21/02) -- ; App. B Fission product inventories -- ; App. C Potassium iodide distribution in the States -- ; App. D Illustration of process for evaluating KI distribution plans.

Sommario/riassunto

Radioactive iodines are produced during the operation of nuclear power plants and during the detonation of nuclear weapons. In the event of a radiation incident, radioiodine is one of the contaminants that could be released into the environment. Exposure to radioiodine can lead to radiation injury to the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Radiation to the thyroid from radioiodine can be limited by taking a nonradioactive iodine (stable iodine) such as potassium iodide. This book assesses strategies for the distribution and administration of potassium iodide (KI) in the event of a nuclear incident. The report says that potassium iodide pills should be available to everyone age 40 or younger "especially children and pregnant and lactating women "living near a nuclear power plant. States and municipalities should decide how to stockpile, distribute, and administer potassium iodide tablets, and federal agencies should keep a backup supply of tablets and be prepared to distribute them to affected areas.