Published February 1988 | Version v1
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Inhalation scintigraphy using a new high-efficiency ultrasound nebulizer

Creators

  • 1. Sankt Josephskrankenhaus, Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany, F.R.). Radiologische Abt.

Description

A new ultrasound system for lung perfusion scintigraphy generating an aerosol is presented. This aerosol deposes up to 20% of the employed activity in the lung. 65% of the particle volumes are below 2 μm; the system may be autoclaved. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Es wird ein neues System fuer die Lungen-Perfusionsszintigraphie vorgestellt, welches durch Ultraschall ein Aerosol erzeugt, das bis zu 20% der eingesetzten Aktivitaet in der Lunge deponiert wird. Das Partikelvolumen liegt zu 65% unter 2 μm; das System ist autoklavierbar. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Inhalationsszintigraphie mit einem neuen, hocheffizienten Ultraschallvernebler

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuc Compact
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
1
Series
Nuc Compact.
Journal Page Range
32-34
ISSN
0344-3752
CODEN
CNNMA

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
19095561
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
AEROSOLS; BLOOD FLOW; DIAGNOSIS; INHALATION; ISOMERIC NUCLEI; LUNGS; PARTICLE SIZE; PATIENTS; RADIATION PROTECTION; RESPIRATORS; TECHNETIUM 99; ULTRASONIC WAVES
Descriptors DEC
BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BODY; COLLOIDS; DISPERSIONS; HOURS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES; INTAKE; INTERMEDIATE MASS NUCLEI; INTERNAL CONVERSION RADIOISOTO; ISOMERIC TRANSITION ISOTOPES; ISOTOPES; NUCLEI; ODD-EVEN NUCLEI; ORGANS; RADIOISOTOPES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; SIZE; SOLS; SOUND WAVES; TECHNETIUM ISOTOPES; YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES