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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about nuclear medicine, a medical specialty that involves the use of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. It combines chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer technology, and medicine to provide valuable information about the structure and function of organs and tissues in the body.

In nuclear medicine, a small amount of a radiopharmaceutical is injected, swallowed, or inhaled by the patient. The radiopharmaceutical travels to the specific organ or tissue being studied and emits gamma rays, which are detected by a special camera called a gamma camera. The gamma camera creates images of the distribution and concentration of the radiopharmaceutical in the body, which can help identify abnormalities or changes in organ or tissue function.

Nuclear medicine can be used to diagnose and manage a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and neurological disorders. It is often used to detect and evaluate tumors, assess blood flow and organ function, and determine the extent and spread of disease.

Nuclear medicine procedures are generally safe and painless, and the amount of radiation exposure is considered to be low. However, like any medical procedure, there are risks and potential side effects associated with nuclear medicine, such as allergic reactions to the radiopharmaceutical or radiation exposure. The benefits and risks of nuclear medicine procedures should be discussed with a healthcare provider.

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The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists All About Nuclear Medicine WELCOME! If you came here looking for information about Nuclear Medicine, then you have arrived at the right place! We hope to provide you with some helpful information about the nuclear medicine field and radiation safety. Patient Resource Katie Neal, BS, MS NMTCB Executive Director board@nmtcb.org
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What is Nuclear Medicine? Nuclear medicine is very unique, because it helps doctors view how your body is functioning. This type of imaging takes very small amounts of radioactive pharmaceuticals and follows their path and progress through your body. X-rays or CAT scans can show how something in your body looks, but Nuclear Medicine can show how your body actually works. The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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What is Nuclear Medicine? (continued…) Nuclear medicine is a type of molecular imaging where radioactive pharmaceuticals (often called “radiopharmaceuticals”) are used to evaluate the body’s functions and processes This type of imaging can be used on all types of living things, but NMTCB is concerned with using this technology to help diagnose and treat human beings. The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING procedures look at the bodily functions to help make your diagnosis. NUCLEAR MEDICINE THERAPY can actually be used to treat the body. If you are undergoing a therapy process, then larger amounts of radiation will be used to treat cancer or thyroid disease. What is Nuclear Medicine? (continued…) The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Why is Nuclear Medicine so important? Nuclear medicine imaging can help with early detection or discovery of changes in your body’s functions. Physicians need an accurate diagnosis first, so they can formulate an ideal treatment plan specifically for your needs! This detection could help your care team avoid having to perform invasive procedures and possibly treat the problem without surgery. The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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What will they do to me during a nuclear medicine procedure? You will be given an “imaging agent.” This could be given to you in a variety of ways: possibly by swallowing a pill, through an injection, an inhaler, or even a special meal you will need to eat. The imaging agent will travel to the specific organ or tissue that needs to be studied. You will have pictures of your body taken with a specialized camera from inside a scanner. Your medical team will receive the images of your body to review and evaluate. The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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What about the radiation? Very small amounts of radiation are given during nuclear medicine imaging scans. Larger amounts are used for therapy in order to target very specific areas. The scanners (equipment) do not give off radiation. The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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But I really don’t like the idea of radiation… Radiation is actually in small doses all around us! On average, Americans receive a radiation dose of about 0.62 rem (620 millirem) each year. Half of this dose comes from natural background radiation. Most of this background exposure comes from radon in the air, with smaller amounts from cosmic rays and the Earth itself. Radon in homes, Air travel radiation Even bananas! (Bananas are radioactive enough to regularly cause false alarms on radiation sensors used to detect nuclear material at US ports!) The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Radiation is really everywhere? Yep, it sure is! We live in a radioactive world, and radiation has always been all around us as a part of our natural environment. The annual average dose per person from all sources is about 360 mrem, but it is not uncommon for any of us to receive more than that average does in a given year (largely as a result of medical procedures). The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Radiation Comparison The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Each exposure to radiation carries its own very small risk. So, the third or fourth scan you have carries the exact same risk as the very first. The benefit of having a correct diagnosis and discovering what is going on in your body outweighs the risk of the exam itself. Risk or Benefit? The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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What does the NMTCB do? NMTCB offers nationally recognized board exams for technologists to attest to their knowledge and understanding of nuclear medicine The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) is a highly specialized healthcare professional who works closely with the nuclear medicine physician. The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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NMTCB currently offers five credentials: CNMT NMTCB(CT) NCT PET NMAA NMTCB Certifications As a patient, you have the right to ask your technologist whether he or she is Board certified! The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Other Great Resources www.SNMMI.org/dose www.RadiologyInfo.org www.ImageGently.org (For Kids) www.ImageWisely.org (For Adults) www.DiscoverMI.org http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation/around-us/doses-daily-lives.html#1 (Doses in Our Daily Lives) The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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A Word of Advice… Please remember, your health care team will be the most knowledgeable resource for your individualized care plan, so just ask your physician or technologist about your concerns. They should be able to explain the specific procedures and guide you through the process. As a patient, you have the right to ask questions and obtain details about the care you receive.
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Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board3558 Habersham @ Northlake, Bldg. ITucker, GA 30084p 404 315 1739 | f 404 315 6502 | www.NMTCB.org board@nmtcb.org The Premier Certification Board for Nuclear Medicine Technologists