An improved technique for inhalation imaging.
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.
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
D000336:Aerosols; D013667:Technetium; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate