title: An improved technique for inhalation imaging.
abstract: Because of several limitations associated with conventional ventilation scintigraphy using radioactive gases, an alternative method appears desirable. This paper describes in detail, an inhalation technique that employs heated, nebulized Tc-99m DTPA aerosol delivered from a compact, shielded unit. The technique described has proved satisfactory and superior to ventilation scintigraphy using radioactive gases.
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004646:Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004369:Pentetic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013667:Technetium / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D013667:Technetium; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate