title: [Potential radiation hazard in nuclear medicine].
abstract: Nuclear medicine uses unsealed radioisotopes. The potential radiation hazards depend on the amount of radioactivity administered and the type of radionucleide. Thus, radiation safety instructions will minimize radiation exposure and contamination as low as reasonably achievable. National nuclear safety authority requires rules, regulations and exposure limits for both patients and workers. Good practices and training staff contribute to optimize the radioprotection.
authors.forename: Nadine
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Guilabert
authors.forename: Marcel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ricard
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chamoulaud
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mazelier
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schlumberger
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009683:Nuclear Medicine / Q000592:standards; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000592:standards; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012306:Risk