Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that uses a Gamma
Camera to investigate functions of the human body. Therapeutic Nuclear
Medicine use specific doses of radiation directed into clinically targeted
tissues.
Pictures are taken with the camera positioned over the patient. The
patient must lie still for between 5 to 50 minutes depending of the
test being performed. There is nothing to feel from the camera; it simply
collects radiation being emitted from the patient to produce a picture.
Almost all tests in Nuclear Medicine require the patient of have a small
injection into a vein. Contraindications or reasons for not having the
test are if the patient is pregnant or breast feeding. Breast feeding
will need to stop for 24 hours after the injection.
Radar Medical Imaging also offers Myocardium Perfusion Studies.
Children less than 6 years of age are not tested at Radar Medical Imaging
but instead are referred to a hospital department which will be better
equipped to their special needs.
Our Nuclear Medicine department is located at the Bundoora clinic.
Feel free to talk to our technologist should you have any concerns.
For a more detailed description: http://www.anzsnm.org.au/nuclear.htm
