Sm-153 or Sr-89 use

["Engelbretson, David A." <DEngelbret@tmh.tmc.edu>]

What precautions are advised for care of patients'  blood and urine who have
received therapeutic doses of either Sm-153 or Strontum-89 ?   Time length
of precautions?

Thank you for your assistance.

David Engelbretson, MS
Assistant Radiation Safety Officer
Environmental & Radiation Safety Department
The Methodist Hospital
713-790-2761 phone
713-793-1341 fax


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