Nuclear Imaging of Brain Perfusion and Metabolism for Epilepsy and Brain Death

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-20-203-H04-P & T RELEASE: 04/13/2020 EXPIRE: 04/13/2023 CREDITS: 1.0 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Be familiar with the properties of radiopharmaceuticals used clinically for imaging brain perfusion and metabolism 2. Discuss the role of nuclear medicine in the management of epilepsy 3. Discuss the role of brain perfusion imaging during the evaluation of brain death NOTE: An annual subscription for Purdue's nuclear pharmacy re-certification program provides access to both the continuing education component of the program and the "Radiopharmacy Portal" a reference resource for practitioners. Subscriptions to the continuing educational offerings, which have been accredited through ACPE and BPS, can be purchased for an annual fee of $195 for nuclear pharmacists and $95 for nuclear pharmacy technicians.