Frequency and pattern of radionuclide administration to medical patients in a general hospital

David A. Henry*, Jane M.B. Gray, Georgina Cuthbert, William Greig, David H. Lawson

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Abstract

As part of a drug surveillance programme details of nuclide administration were recorded for 5288 consecutive patients admitted to the medical wards of a large general hospital. Overall use of nuclides amongst this group was found to be low, and multiple exposure during one hospital admission was rare. Exposure to radiation as a result of nuclide administration is not a major hazard when compared to the diagnostic information provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)133-135
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Volume2
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1977
Externally publishedYes

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