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IPLUSO 19638

Imaging in Nuclear Medicine I

Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The CU presents the student with all aspects of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performance in a clinical context. The main exams performed in conventional Nuclear Medicine are addressed, from the approach to the patient, collection of clinical information, definition of the best protocol applicable to the patient, the type and activity of radiopharmaceuticals used, their normal biodistribution, scintigraphic findings and artifacts, as well as such as technical analysis and exam processing.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    1- Nuclear Medicine Examinations: Osteoarticular 2- Nuclear Medicine Examinations: Nephro-urology 3- Nuclear Medicine Examinations: Pulmonology 4- Nuclear Medicine Examinations: Gastroenterology
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    It is intended that students acquire knowledge in Imaging in Nuclear Medicine (NM), which will allow them to skillfully perform the technical procedures for performing MN exams. Provide students with knowledge in methodological terms and techniques for performing MN exams, allowing them to identify clinical indications, objectives, patient preparation, radiopharmaceuticals used and respective biodistribution, image acquisition and processing conditions and technical evaluation, in Scope of conventional NM exams: - osteoarticular system - nephro-urology - Pneumology - Gastroenterology.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Prakash, D. (2014). Nuclear Medicine – A Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Patients. New Delhi: Spinger. Ramer, K.; Mantel, E.; Reddin, J.; Cheng, G. & Alavi, A. (2013). Nuclear Medicine Technology – Review Questions for the Board Examinations, 4th Ed. Springer. Biersack, H. & Freeman, L. (2007). Clinical Nuclear Medicine. New York: Springer. Sharp P.; Gemmell, H. & Murray A. (2005). Practical Nuclear Medicine, 3rd Ed. London: Springer.  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    The curricular unit can be completed by continuous assessment or by final exam. The final classification of the subject through continuous assessment is obtained from the classifications obtained in the theoretical component (50%) and in the practical component (50%). The theoretical component consists of two written frequencies (minimum classification in each frequency of 8 values). The practical component consists of two moments of practical assessment (25% each), with a minimum rating of 8 points each. The minimum final classification for each component (T and PL) and for the CU is 9.5 points.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não