Nucl Med Mol Imaging.
2019 Feb;53(1):64-70. 10.1007/s13139-019-00585-y.
Diagnostic Reference Levels for Adult Nuclear Medicine Imaging Established from the National Survey in Korea
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 501-757, South Korea. songhc@jnu.ac.kr
- 2Medical Radiation Safety Research Center, Gwangju, South Korea.
- 3Department of Statistics, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
- 4Department of Nuclear Medicine and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
- KMID: 2446887
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.1007/s13139-019-00585-y
Abstract
- PURPOSE
There is substantial need for optimizing radiation protection in nuclear medicine imaging studies. However, the diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) have not yet been established for nuclear medicine imaging studies in Korea.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The data of administered activity in 32 nuclear medicine imaging studies were collected from the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine (KSNM) dose survey database from 2013 and 2014. Through the expert discussions and statistical analyses, the 75th quartile value (Q3) was suggested as the preliminary DRL values. Preliminary DRLs were subjected to approval process by the KSNM Board of Directors and KSNM Council, followed by clinical applications and performance rating by domestic institutes.
RESULTS
DRLs were determined through 32 nuclear medicine imaging studies. The Q3 value was considered as appropriate selection as it was generally consistent with the most commonly administered activity. In the present study, the final version of initial DRL values for nuclear medicine imaging in Korean adults is described including various protocols of the brain and myocardial perfusion imaging.
CONCLUSION
The first DRLs for nuclear medicine imaging in Korean adults were confirmed. The DRLs will enable optimized radiation protection in the field of nuclear medicine imaging in Korea.
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