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Radiation hazards from horses undergoing scintigraphy using technetium −99m
Author(s) -
WHITELOCK R. G.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1997.tb01632.x
Subject(s) - scintigraphy , nuclear medicine , technetium , technetium 99m , medicine , radiochemistry , chemistry
Summary This paper quantifies the extent of the radiation hazard to personnel from horses undergoing scintigraphy using technetium 99m methylene diphosphonate ( 99 Tc m ‐MDP). From the data produced it is possible to derive safe working protocols which are comfortably within the legislated limits for whole body doses as set out in the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985. Measurements were made of the surface and environmental activities which result from individuals undergoing scintigraphic evaluation and also from urine contaminated bedding. The use of both high and low activities in the assessment of the radiation hazard to personnel and owners is considered.