ABSTRACT

In the NM department, most personnel exposures are external. Internal exposures can be easily prevented by applying basic rules of safety. External exposures occur during (a) elution of nuclide generators, (b) assay of eluants, (c) preparation of radiopharmaceuticals (RPs), (d) dispensing of patients’ dosages, (e) injection of RPs, (f) performance of imaging procedures, and (g) handling of radioactive wastes.