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Pet facility and F-18
We are in the process of installing a PET scanner. At this time the only
isotope to be used is F-18. The average doses will be 5 to 6 mCi. 5
patients / day.
I am seeking shielding advice. My calculations for most of the room (13 x
20 feet) require 1/4 inch lead shielding. However, I have heard that some
facilities have used as much as 1/2 inch of lead.
What am I missing? Please send responses to me at my e-mail address below.
Thank you in advance.
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Sim Shanks, RSO shankss@odrge.odr.georgetown.edu
Georgetown University (202) 687-4712
Office of Environmental Health and Safety fax (202) 687-5046
3900 Reservoir Road, N.W.
Washington DC 20007
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