The objective is to give students a clear vision of the activity of a radiopharmaceutical in the various body areas, the use of dedicated equipment and the operations necessary for marking.
Teaching Methods
Lessons with slide support.
Assessment Methods
Written exam with open questions and quizzes.
Texts
Compendium of radiochemistry and radiopharmacy. Quality in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals. Slides prepared by the teacher.
Contents
Technetium: elution of the column, technetium radiopharmaceuticals of the various body districts, quality controls. Fluorodeoxyglucose and other PET radiopharmaceuticals. Monoclonal antibodies. Cellular markings. Description and use of vertical laminar flow hoods and main equipment present in radiopharmacies. Diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Cyclotron and synchrotron. Aseptic operations. Pyrogen-free preparations. rules of good preparation of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine.
