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What is the primary purpose of a sealed source?
What is the primary purpose of a sealed source?
What is a characteristic of unsealed sources?
What is a characteristic of unsealed sources?
What is the purpose of phantoms in nuclear medicine?
What is the purpose of phantoms in nuclear medicine?
What is the frequency of quality control measurements using phantoms?
What is the frequency of quality control measurements using phantoms?
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What is used to simulate a particular organ or tissue structure in phantoms?
What is used to simulate a particular organ or tissue structure in phantoms?
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How are gradual changes in equipment detected?
How are gradual changes in equipment detected?
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What is a potential consequence of a leak or spillage from an unsealed source?
What is a potential consequence of a leak or spillage from an unsealed source?
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What is a key difference between sealed and unsealed sources?
What is a key difference between sealed and unsealed sources?
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What is a benefit of using phantoms in quality control measurements?
What is a benefit of using phantoms in quality control measurements?
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What is the primary advantage of using a sealed source over an unsealed source?
What is the primary advantage of using a sealed source over an unsealed source?
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What is the purpose of performing quality control measurements daily?
What is the purpose of performing quality control measurements daily?
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What is a common use of point sources, such as Co-57?
What is a common use of point sources, such as Co-57?
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Study Notes
Sealed Sources
- Sealed sources are radioactive sources encapsulated into a solid material, usually metal.
- They are used for calibration and quality control of equipment, such as flood sources.
- Examples of sealed sources include point sources, like Co-57.
Unsealed Sources
- Unsealed sources consist of powders, liquids, or gases containing radioactive elements.
- They can be easily released from their containers through leaks and spillages, and dispersed into the environment.
Phantoms
- Phantoms are essential tools for quality control (QC) measurements.
- They are used to evaluate diagnostic imaging systems and for other purposes in radiation protection.
- Phantoms used in nuclear medicine are injected with a radioisotope simulating a particular organ or tissue structure containing a radiopharmaceutical.
Quality Control Measurements
- Quality control measurements must be performed daily before starting patient studies.
- Measurements can be performed with or without a collimator.
- Gross changes in the system can be detected visually, while gradual changes may only be observed by computer quantitation of the uniformity.
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Description
Learn about sealed and unsealed radioactive sources, their uses, and phantoms in quality control measurements. Understand the difference between point sources and other types of radioactive sources.
