Acquisition

 

-  Use gammacamera with paralell high resolution collimator for imaging.

-  Inmediately after nebulization obtain anterior, posterior, lateral and obliques static views.

Spect is optional.

References:

1  Thom AF et al. Tromboembolia pulmonar, p: 577-586 in: Medicina Nuclear Aplicaciones Clínicas. Eds: I. Carrio - P. González. Editorial Masson, Barcelona España, 2003.

2  Parker J. A et al. Procedure Guideline for Lung Scintigraphy 2.0, p:161-166, SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURE GUIDELINES MANUAL 2001-2002.

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