Lung inhalation scintigraphy: development of a new aerosol system

Nucl Med Commun. 1985 Jul;6(7):389-95.

Abstract

A new technique for lung inhalation scintigraphy is reported, developing a new aerosol system, based on the original system of Taplin [1]. With two small compact polypropylene reservoirs, this 99Tcm DTPA technique allowed continuous breathing during the inhalation period. This system proved to be a useful alternative to that using radioactive gases and the system of Taplin, due to its low cost and the ease with which several projections may be obtained.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aerosols
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Methods
  • Pentetic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium / administration & dosage
  • Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate

Substances

  • Aerosols
  • Technetium
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate