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Nuclear MedicineNuclear medicine is an advanced diagnostic tool that utilizes safe doses of radioactive material (called radioisotopes) to perform bone and organ scans. These tests are used to study the function and structure of many areas of the body, including the heart, brain, lungs and kidneys. The radioisotopes highlight the bones or organs being studied so a “SPECT Camera” can produce an image, which can assist physicians in making a diagnosis. Day Kimball Hospital has two SPECT Cameras, offering both single plane and single head SPECT imaging. Services Provided
What to expect during your visit/procedureAll nuclear medicine studies require an injection of a small amount of a very low activity radioisotope in order for the organ (part) to be studied. Since it takes time for these isotopes to be deposited in the particular organ being studied, these procedures are somewhat lengthier than other types of imaging procedures. Patients are intstructed to wear clothing that does not contain zippers of metal, clasps, or clips, such as sweat pants or sweat shirts. Cardiac studies are usually completed in less that 60 - 90 minutes after injection. Bone scans are usually completed two to two and a half hour after injection. For bone scans, patients are allowed to leave the facility after the injection, or the patient can choose to wait in the department’s Main Waiting Room. Patients will be called in advance to verify their appointment, location, and times. Printed results will be available through the patient’s ordering physician three to four days after the procedure has been performed. Patients should ask ordering physician for specific study information and preparations relative to the procedures that they are requesting. Patients will receive two bills, one from Day Kimball Hospital for performing the procedure and one from Team Physicians of CT for interpreting the procedure. Important reminders/things to rememberBring all current insurance cards. Legal guardians need to be in attendance of any patients under the age of 18 for studies requiring injections and for patients who cannot sign or comprehend consent or screening forms. If a patient needs an interpreter or is hearing impaired, please let us know in advance and the department will make appropriate arrangements prior to the study. Read all preparations carefully. They are important to the completion and diagnostic quality of the study. Failure to do so could result in a poor quality study or a rescheduling of the test. Bring all requisitions or paperwork that the ordering physician has given to the procedure location. Plan to arrive at the facility or registration area 15 minutes prior to procedure time. Most results will be reported to the ordering physician within three to four working days. STAT exams are called or faxed. All examinations will only be performed with the written request of a physician. Internet Resource Links- http://www.RadiologyInfo.org/
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