OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1975 · 72 citations · 0 references
MedicineCardiologyNuclear MedicineCardiac Nuclear MedicineDiagnostic Nuclear MedicineNuclear CardiologyCardiac ImagingCardiac Nuclear ImagingCardiothoracic ImagingNuclear Medicine ImagingNuclear Medicine PhysicsRadiotracer TechniquesBiomedical Equipment MaintenanceCardiovascular ConditionsEquipment Maintenance CostsRadiological SafetyResource Selection CriteriaSupport SystemsTracer Studies
The status of radioactive tracer studies in cardiovascular diagnosis is summarized. Planning guidelines are suggested for a hospital nuclear medical service including a central nuclear medical facility and satellite units, and resource criteria are given for professional personnel including training and duties, equipment, space, and support systems. The administrative organization of a nuclear medical service and case loads are discussed. Guidelines for equipment maintenance and quality controls are described. (auth)