Scintigraphy

Question 1

What is Scintigraphy?

Answer 1

• Diagnostic procedure - injection of small amount of radioactive chemical in body
• Viewed in 2 D through a gamma camera
• Radioactive Substances Act 1993

Question 2

Uses of scintigraphy

Answer 2

• Diagnoses abnormal conditions
• Chemicals collect in tissue area with high metabolic rate i.e cancers

Question 3

Science behind scintigraphy

Answer 3

When a disease or pathogen is present in body, radioactive chemical usally binds to a complex that acts characteristaclly to specific organ

Question 4

Patient preperation

Answer 4

• Jugular IV catheter placement
• Exercise prior to placement - increase blood flow

Question 5

Disadvantages

Answer 5

• noN-SEPCIFIC
• Patient has to be confined for 24h

Question 5

Common uses

Answer 5

• Thyroid disorders
• Lameness
• Cancer