Re: Sm-153 advise?

[Paul Lavely <lavelyp@uclink4.berkeley.edu>]

Dr. Carol Marus wrote an excellent procedure and discussion that is online at:
http://www.acnp-cal.org/SM153INS.html


Paul Lavely <lavelyp@uclink4.berkeley.edu>

>  >Reply-To: Tyler Lembcke <physics@NLAMERICA.COM>
>>
>>Our oncologist has asked that I investigate adding Sm-153 to our rad mat
>>license.  We currently use Sr-89.  Can anyone with experience with Sm-153
>>tell me if there are any pitfalls of which I should be aware?  Are the
>>release criteria different from Sr-89?  How long do we have after
>>administration to perform the bone scan. No doubt our local nuc med dept has
>>not done one of these, so what do they need to know?
>>
>>TIA
>>
>>Tyler
>>
>>Tyler M. Lembcke, MS, DABMP
>>Oconee Regional Cancer Center
>>2406 Bellevue Ave, Ste 7
>>Dublin, GA 31021
>>(912)272-2255
>>(912)275-9134 Fax
>>physics@nlamerica.com
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