Nukes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Effective half life formula
A
1/Teffective = 1/Tphysical + 1/Tbiological
2
Q
Decay constant formula
A
T(1/2) = 0.693/lamba(decay constant)
3
Q
Improve spatial resolution with gamma camera
A
+ patient close to camera
+ long and thick collimator septa
- decreased sensitivity from stopping more photons
4
Q
Standard uptake value formula
A
SUV = mean ROI activity / activity administered / body weight (grams)
