Thyroid Imaging with Radioiodide and Pertechnetate

Course overview

This course covers the following topics: 1. Overview of topic 2. Indications for which study is performed 3. Radiopharmaceutical, method of preparation, radionuclide used, quality control procedures, prescribed dose, route of administration, and clinical pharmacology 4. Normal distribution of the drug 5. Patient preparation 6. Imaging protocols and parameters, instrumentation used 7. Adverse reactions of the drug 8. Internal radiation dosimetry