A Computer Program for Calculation of Approximate Embryo/Fetus Radiation Dose in Nuclear Medicine Applications
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Tarih
2012
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Yayıncı
Galenos Publ House
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Objective: In this study, we aimed to make a computer program that calculates approximate radiation dose received by embryo/fetus in nuclear medicine applications. Material and Methods: Radiation dose values per MBq-1 received by embryo/fetus in nuclear medicine applications were gathered from literature for various stages of pregnancy. These values were embedded in the computer code, which was written in Fortran 90 program language. Results: The computer program called nmfdose covers almost all radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine applications. Approximate radiation dose received by embryo/fetus can be calculated easily at a few steps using this computer program. Conclusion: Although there are some constraints on using the program for some special cases, nmfdose is useful and it provides practical solution for calculation of approximate dose to embryo/fetus in nuclear medicine applications.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Nuclear medicine, radiation dosage, pregnancy
Kaynak
Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy
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N/A
Scopus Q Değeri
Q3
Cilt
21
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1
