Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of a radioactive material called radiopharmaceuticals,
or radiotracers. The radiotracer is injected into the body, swallowed,
or inhaled as a gas. It eventually accumulates in the organ or area of
the body being examined, and a special camera detects the radioactive
emissions from the radiotracer, providing pictures and detailed molecular
information. Optimized radiation doses are comparable to that of an x-ray.
Because nuclear medicine procedures are able to pinpoint molecular activity
within the body, they offer the potential to identify disease in its earliest
stages, as well as a patient’s immediate response to therapeutic
intervention.
- Studies Include:
- Bone Scan
- SPECT Bone Scans
- Bowel Imaging
- Brain Scans
- Cardiac Stress Testing
- Disease and Treatment Monitoring
- Gastric Emptying
- HIDA Scans
- MUGA Scans
- V/Q Lung Scans
- Liver/Spleen Studies
- Parathyroid Scans
- Renal Scans
- Radio-immunotherapy
- Sports Injuries
- Thyroid Scans
- Thyroid Therapy
- Tumor Studies
Technology
Jupiter Medical Center utilizes the Infinia™ Nuclear Medicine Scanner
from GE and offers state-of-the-art Infinia dual head cameras. This technology
offers highly detailed image quality with SPECT/CT system for multi-modality imaging.
The table is ergonomically designed for a comfortable patient experience,
allowing patients to easily hold still, ensuring high-quality studies
and low likelihood of re-scans.
If you are scheduled for a Nuclear Medicine exam please review the
Nuclear Medicine Prep Sheet and complete the
Medication Reconciliation Sheet.