Nuclear Medicine Physics 3e

Rachel A. Powsner, MD, is Head of the Nuclear Medicine Section at the Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System, and an Associate Professor of Radiology at Boston University. She is a practicing nuclear medicine physician, radiology faculty member at Boston University, and an author of the first two editions of this text.

An excellent introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear medicine physicsThis Third Edition of Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation expands the finely developed illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. Along with simple, progressive, highly illustrated topics, the authors present nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts clearly and concisely. Included in the text are introductory chapters on relevant atomic structure, methods of radionuclide production, and the interaction of radiation with matter. Further, the text discusses the basic function of the components of scintillation and non-scintillation detector systems. An information technology section discusses PACs and DICOM. There is extensive coverage of quality control procedures, followed by updated chapters on radiation safety practices, radiation biology, and management of radiation accident victims.Clear and concise, this new edition of Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation offers readers:* Four new chapters* Updated coverage of CT and hybrid scanning systems: PET/CT and SPECT/CT* Fresh discussions of the latest technology based on solid state detectors and new scanner designs optimized for dedicated cardiac imaging* New coverage of PACs and DICOM systems* Expanded coverage of image reconstruction and processing techniques* New material on methods of image displayLogically 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. It is also a handy quick-reference guide for those already working in the field of nuclear physics.

Preface viiAcknowledgements viii1. Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics 12. Interaction of Radiation with Matter 213. Formation of Radionuclides 324. Non-scintillation Detectors 415. Scintillation Detectors 606. Imaging Instrumentation 737. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography 918. Positron Emission Tomography 1039. X-Ray Computed Tomography 11910. Hybrid Imaging Systems: PET/CT and SPECT/CT 12911. Image Reconstruction, Processing, and Display 13412. Information Technology 16113. Quality Control 16814. Radiation Biology 18515. Radiation Dosimetry 19716. Radiation Safety 20517. Management of Nuclear Event Casualties 212Kevin Donohoe, MDAppendix A: Common Radionuclides 224Appendix B: Major Dosimetry for Common Radiopharmaceuticals 225Appendix C: Sample Calculations for the S Value 226Appendix D: Guide to Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publications 228Appendix E: Recommended Reading by Topic 231Index 232