ACR–ACNM–SPR PRACTICE PARAMETER FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF RENAL SCINTIGRAPHY

PREAMBLE

INTRODUCTION

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INDICATIONS

III.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Patient Preparation

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Radiopharmaceuticals

IV.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

General Renal Scintigraphy

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Diuresis Renal Scintigraphy

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Estimation of GFR and ERPF

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Evaluation of Renal Allografts

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Renal Morphology

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Captopril (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor or ACEI) Renal Scintigraphy

DOCUMENTATION

VI.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

VII.

RADIATION SAFETY IN IMAGING

VIII.

QUALITY CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT, SAFETY, INFECTION CONTROL, AND PATIENT EDUCATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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