Study Guide for Lung Scintigraphy

  1. Identify and define the anatomical structures in the lung. Link
  1. Consider the role gravity plays on the lungs and identify how this effects ventilation and circulation? Link
  1. Assess the values of PO2 levels. Link
  1. Evaluate V/Q for the assessment of: PE, COPD, and Ca. Link
  1. Discuss and compare the following radiopharmaceuticals used in V/Q imagine: 99m TcMAA, 99m TcHAM, 133Xe, 127Xe, 81m Kr, and 99mTcDTPA
  1. Understand the role of DTV and its progression to PE. Link
  1. Diagram a 133Xe ventilation system and understand the imaging procedure. Link
  1. Diagram a radioaerosol delivery system. Link
  1. Compare 133Xe to 99m TcDTPA in ventilation imaging. Link
  1. Understand the production of BuckyBalls. Link
  1. Calculate a split lung. Link
  1. Review and understand the V/Q procedures. See Procedures

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