A simple technique is described for producing high-quality functional images of regional ventilation during physiological tidal breathing of the inert gas 81mKr. These images are quickly obtained on a gamma-camera without the need of computerized systems for data acquisition and display and are directly comparable with those of perfusion obtained with 99mTc-labelled macroaggregates. The short time required for the procedure, its simplicity, and the extremely low absorbed-radiation dose enable serial images of ventilation to be obtained in multiple views
Fazio, F., Jones, T. (1975). Assessment of Regional Ventilation by Continuous Inhalation of Radioactive Krypton-81m. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 3(5985), 673-676 [10.1136/bmj.3.5985.673].
Assessment of Regional Ventilation by Continuous Inhalation of Radioactive Krypton-81m
FAZIO, FERRUCCIO;
1975
Abstract
A simple technique is described for producing high-quality functional images of regional ventilation during physiological tidal breathing of the inert gas 81mKr. These images are quickly obtained on a gamma-camera without the need of computerized systems for data acquisition and display and are directly comparable with those of perfusion obtained with 99mTc-labelled macroaggregates. The short time required for the procedure, its simplicity, and the extremely low absorbed-radiation dose enable serial images of ventilation to be obtained in multiple viewsI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.