Download or read book Methods Used in Quality Assurance and Optimization in Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Imaging Systems written by Sven-Åke Starck and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Imaging in Nuclear Medicine written by Augusto Giussani and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume addresses a wide range of issues in the field of nuclear medicine imaging, with an emphasis on the latest research findings. Initial chapters set the scene by considering the role of imaging in nuclear medicine from the medical perspective and discussing the implications of novel agents and applications for imaging. The physics at the basis of the most modern imaging systems is described, and the reader is introduced to the latest advances in image reconstruction and noise correction. Various novel concepts are then discussed, including those developed within the framework of the EURATOM FP7 MADEIRA research project on the optimization of imaging procedures in order to permit a reduction in the radiation dose to healthy tissues. Advances in quality control and quality assurance are covered, and the book concludes by listing rules of thumb for imaging that will be of use to both beginners and experienced researchers.
Download or read book Quality Assurance for SPECT Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quality assurance (QA) is a crucial part of all aspects of nuclear medicine practice. The objective of this publication is to provide professionals in nuclear medicine centers with detailed quality control test procedures for the scintillation camera and computer system. Three types of quality tests are described in detail: acceptance, reference and routine tests for the scintillation camera, both in single and multiple head configurations, for obtaining images and quantitative data in planar imaging mode; whole body imaging mode; and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The publication is primarily intended to be of use to medical physicists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals who are responsible for ensuring optimal performance of imaging instruments, particularly SPECT systems. It may also be useful to managers, clinicians, and other decision-makers who are responsible for implementing quality assurance and quality control programs in nuclear medicine c
Download or read book Recommendations for Quality Assurance Programs in Nuclear Medicine Facilities written by Phyllis Segal and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quantitative Nuclear Medicine Imaging written by International Atomic Energy Agency and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication reviews the current state of the art of image quantification and provides a solid background of tools and methods to medical physicists and other related professionals who are faced with quantification of radionuclide distribution in clinical practice. It describes and analyses the physical effects that degrade image quality and affect the accuracy of quantification, and describes methods to compensate for them in planar, single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) images.
Download or read book Radiological Safety and Quality written by Lawrence Lau and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the product of a unique collaboration by experts from leading international, regional and national agencies and professional organizations discussing on the current ‘hot’ issue on the judicious use and safety of radiation in radiology. There have been several cases involving radiation overexposure that have received international attention. Strategies and solutions to guide readers how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks when using radiation in medicine are covered.
Download or read book Quality Assurance for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment written by National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements and published by National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements. This book was released on 1988 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This report addresses factors that influence production of an image which contains the necessary information to enable the imaging physician to report the diagnostic findings to the referring physician. The report treats such matters as the establishment of a quality control program, procedures, objectives and policies, photographic quality control, quality control in conventional radiography, fluoroscopic and cine imaging and mobile radiographic capacitor discharge and fluoroscopic systems. Also treated are x-ray tomography, mammography, dental radiography, and radiological special procedures. Computed tomography, digital imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are also addressed. Information is provided on quality control elements of video systems and computers."--Knovel's description
Download or read book Basics of Quality Management for Nuclear Medicine Practices written by IAEA and published by International Atomic Energy Agency. This book was released on 2023-01-12 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quality health service, as defined by the World Health Organization, ‘is one which organizes resources in the most effective way to meet the health needs of those most in need, for prevention and care, safely, without waste and within higher level requirements’. As health care standards improve globally, providing an optimal service that meets international standards and public expectations requires effective quality management. The process of quality improvement aims at defining, measuring and setting quality standards, and overcoming the associated challenges that include rising costs and skills shortages. The objective of this publication is to provide a framework for quality management systems (QMSs) to be implemented, managed and sustained holistically in nuclear medicine departments. It builds upon the IAEA’s QUANUM program, which has successfully been implemented in more than 80 countries worldwide.
Download or read book Quality Management Audits in Nuclear Medicine Practices written by International Atomic Energy Agency and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quality management systems are essential and should be maintained with the intent to continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency, enabling nuclear medicine to achieve the expectations of its quality policy, satisfy its customers and improve professionalism. The quality management (QM) audit methodology in nuclear medicine practice, introduced in this publication, is designed to be applied to a variety of economic circumstances. A key outcome is a culture of reviewing all processes of the clinical service for continuous improvement in nuclear medicine practice. Regular quality audits and assessments are vital for modern nuclear medicine services. More importantly, the entire QM and audit process has to be systematic, patient oriented and outcome based. The management of services should also take into account the diversity of nuclear medicine services around the world and multidisciplinary contributions. The latter include clinical, technical, radiopharmaceutical, medical physics and radiation safety procedures.
Download or read book QA QC and Validation of Imaging Hardware and Software written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper addresses the development, testing, quality assurance (QA) and validation (V) of imaging hardware and software in nuclear medicine. QA, QC and V are discussed from the perspective of the nuclear medicine specialist, the regulator and the legal specialist. Complete testing programs and specific methods of QA, QC and V of nuclear medicine hardware and software are presented. NEMA standards for performance measurements of planar scintillation cameras and camera SPECT systems are reviewed; FDA policy on regulation of software used in medicine is discussed; legal aspects underlying the development of clinical software, and the practical value of copyright and patents are presented; and new, promising directions in hardware and software development are given. Since the primary focus of the meeting is QA, QC and V of gamma camera, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) systems and related imaging software, we introduce the presentations and proceedings with discussion of a few questions that are key to the use and understanding of these tests and measurements. 22 refs., 10 figs., 1 tab.
Download or read book Test Phantoms and Optimisation in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine written by B. M. Moores and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quality Assurance in Nuclear Medicine Imaging written by Ellinor Busemann Sokole and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dose Benefit and Risk in Medical Imaging written by Lawrence T. Dauer and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely overview of dose, benefit, and risk in medical imaging explains to readers how to apply this information for informed decision-making that improves patient outcomes. The chapters cover patient and physician perspectives, referral guidelines, appropriateness criteria, and quantifying medical imaging benefits. The authors have included essential discussion about radiologic physics in medical imaging, fundamentals of dose and image quality, risk assessment, and techniques for optimization and dose reduction. The book highlights practical implementation aspects with useful case studies and checklists for treatment planning. Clinicians, students, residents, and professionals in medical physics, biomedical engineering, radiology, oncology, and allied disciplines will find this book an essential resource with the following key features: Discusses risk, benefit, dose optimization, safety, regulation, radiological protection, and shared & informed decision-making. Covers regulatory oversight by government agencies, manufacturers, and societies. Highlights best practices for improving patient safety and outcomes. Gives guidelines on doses associated with specific procedures.
Download or read book Monte Carlo Calculations in Nuclear Medicine written by Michael Ljungberg and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monte Carlo (MC) methods have proved invaluable in developing a range of computer programs to enhance images in different modalities, including PET and SPECT. Monte Carlo Calculations in Nuclear Medicine: Applications in Diagnostic Imaging is the first book to cover applications of MC methods in nuclear medicine, from first principles to current computer applications. Written by international contributors, the book reviews different types of computer code and provides reference software packages. It also demonstrates how MC techniques can be used to evaluate scatter in SPECT and PET imaging, collimation, and image deterioration.
Download or read book Physical Analysis and Optimization of Imaging Systems in Nuclear Medicine with Application to Quantitative Radiocardiography written by Jacob Dagan and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quality assurance programs for diagnostic radiology facilities written by Roger L. Burkhart and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Optimization of Image Quality and Patient Exposure in Diagnostic Radiology written by B. M. Moores and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise review of the overall framework for quality control in diagnostic radiology including clinical, scientific and technical requirements. These are the proceedings of a workshop organized by the Commission of the European Communities and National Radiological Protection Board.
