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Nuclear medicine is a growing speciality, yet many clinical and nursing staff are ignorant of the nature and safety of the procedures undertaken. Diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures are not restricted to the nuclear medicine departments, but are carried out in other departments such as intensive care units and operating theatres. The techniques are sophisticated, the equipment extremely sensitive and the language bewildering to the layman. The nuclear medicine community has a responsibility to inform other staff of the nature of these procedures and medical, paramedical and nursing staff should be in a position to reassure their patients of the safety of the common diagnostic investigations such as lung scans and bone scans. Nuclear medicine techniques are non-invasive and safe. In the majority of cases the administration of diagnostic doses of radiolabelled tracers to patients results in no more radiation exposure than X-ray procedures. This work provides a source of reference concerning the nature and safety of nuclear medicine procedures routinely carried out in clinical diagnosis and treatment.
It should be useful to both general clinicians and ward nurses, as well as scientific, technical and radiographic staff working in nuclear medicine departments. The book was reviewed in "RAD Medicine" in December 1995. "'Nuclear Medicine - Science and Safety', by A.C. Perkins. Published by John Libbey and Company Limited, price #24. Reviewed by Dr D.J. Dowsett, Chief Physicist, Institute for Radiological Sciences, Mater Hospital, Dublin. This is a mini-masterpiece. The author has produced a book that is comprehensive and relevant to the modern practice of nuclear medicine. It will prove a valuable handbook for physicians, physicists, radiographers and technologists whose responsibilities lead them into this field.""synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherJohn Libbey & Co Ltd
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0861964705
- ISBN 13 9780861964703
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages192
- EditorPerkins Alan
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. RARE illustrated hardcover book, sorry no dust-jacket. "Nuclear Medicine: Science and Safety" By Dr. A. C. Perkins. This is the First Edition, published by John Libbey & Company Ltd., 1995. 8vo, 24.7 cm x 17.2 cm x 1.5 cm, Printed paper-covered boards. 182 pages. Weight: 533 Grams. CONTENTS ARE LIKE NEW!!! Spine is clean & sturdy, tiny scuff near head, binding tight! Cover is clean, very few faint scratches, a little edge wear. Corners are very slightly scuffed. Pages starting to yellow on edges. RARE ITEM, EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION!!! Full title: "Nuclear Medicine: Science and Safety. A Source of Reference Concerning the Nature and Safety of Nuclear Medicine Procedures, Intended for Medical, Paramedical Nursing and Technical Staff in Nuclear Medicine Departments". Contents: -Preface. -1: Putting Nuclear Medicine into Context. -2: The Nature of Nuclear Medicine Procedures. -3: Clinical Nuclear Medicine. -4: Relative Doses and Safety. -5: Information for Staff and Patients. -6: Radiation Management in Nuclear Medicine. -Appendix 1: Physical Data on Radionuclides of Interest in Nuclear Medicine. -Appendix 2: Nuclear Medicine Safety Area. -Appendix 3: Infornmation Leaflets for Staff and Patients. -Glossary of Terms. Illustrated with colour and black & white photographs, diagrams, graphs and other pictures. IN STOCK in the UK!!! We post the same day, or if that's not possible, the very next working day. Seller's Ref: 323-A. Seller Inventory # ABE-7717470970
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