Basics of PET Imaging (2^nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2010) Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations

This is an ideal text on PET and PET/CT imaging technology that focuses on the basics, such as physics, instrumentation, production of PET radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and regulations affecting PET. The chapters are concise but comprehensive, making the topic easily understandable, and they are complete with reviews of pertinent basic science, sample questions, and lists of suggested reading. Practical tables and appendixes contain a wealth of valuable data, reflecting the books usefulness as a reference for nuclear medicine professionals, including physicians, residents and technologists. The book also benefits technologists and residents preparing for board examinations because of its brevity and clarity of content.

Radioactive Decay and Interaction of Radiation with Matter.- PET Scanning Systems.- Data Acquisition and Corrections.- Image Reconstruction.- Storage, Display, and PACS.- Performance Characteristics of PET Scanners.- Cyclotron and Production of PET Radionuclides.- Synthesis of PET Radiopharmaceuticals.- Regulations Governing PET Radiopharmaceuticals.- Reimbursement for PET Procedures.- Design and Cost of PET Center.- Procedures for PET Studies.

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras