ACR Practice Parameter for the performance of therapy with unsealed radiopharmaceutical sources Journal Article
| Authors: | Spratt, D. E.; Zaki, B. I.; Franc, B. L.; Hartford, A. C.; Osborne, J. R. |
| Article Title: | ACR Practice Parameter for the performance of therapy with unsealed radiopharmaceutical sources |
| Abstract: | This practice parameter is intended to guide appropriately trained and licensed physicians performing therapy with unsealed radiopharmaceutical sources. Such therapy requires close cooperation and communication between the physicians who are responsible for the clinical management of the patient and those who administer radiopharmaceutical therapy and manage the attendant side effects. Adherence to this practice parameter should help to maximize the efficacious use of these procedures, maintain safe conditions, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. The goal of therapy with unsealed radiopharmaceutical sources is to provide either cure or effective palliation of disease while minimizing untoward side effects and complications. © 2015 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | radiation safety; radiation protection; radiopharmaceutical therapy; indications of therapy; qualifications of personnel; radiopharmaceutical sources; unsealed sources |
| Journal Title: | Clinical Nuclear Medicine |
| Volume: | 41 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0363-9762 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 2016-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 106 |
| End Page: | 117 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1097/rlu.0000000000001036 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 26646993 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 3 February 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
