Basics of PET Imaging: Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations [Hardcover]

Gopal B. Saha (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1441908048 | ISBN-13: 978-1441908049 | Publication Date: March 15, 2010 | Edition: 2nd ed.

This is an ideal text on PET and PET/CT imaging technology that focuses on the basics, such as physics, instrumentation, production of PET radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and regulations affecting PET. The chapters are concise but comprehensive, making the topic easily understandable, and they are complete with reviews of pertinent basic science, sample questions, and lists of suggested reading. Practical tables and appendixes contain a wealth of valuable data, reflecting the books usefulness as a reference for nuclear medicine professionals, including physicians, residents and technologists. The book also benefits technologists and residents preparing for board examinations because of its brevity and clarity of content.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the second edition: “This book, revised to reflect the growth in PET and PET/CT imaging, presents concepts at a basic level designed to help nuclear medicine professionals in their training and preparation for board certification. … It is meant as a preparatory guide for physicians … . The author is a world expert on radiopharmacy. … This second edition has been extensively revised to update information on detectors, scanners, and data collection. … The book is relatively inexpensive and covers the subject at the basic level very well.” (Dean W. Broga, Doody’s Review Service, November, 2010)

From the Back Cover

This revised edition of Basics of PET Imaging presents an unparalleled text on the basics of PET imaging technology. Distinguished author, Dr. Gopal B. Saha, has updated his previous bestselling work with concise chapters on PET fundamentals, including: Basic physics Instrumentation and data acquisition Production of PET radionuclides Performance characteristics of PET scanners Regulatory and reimbursement issues To maximize understanding, and to help technologists and residents prepare for board exams, chapters include pertinent basic science and equations along with sample problems and practice questions. The remarkable combination of Dr. Saha’s brevity and clarity of content once again makes this edition an ideal reference book for nuclear medicine professionals interested in the basics of PET imaging.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 330 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd ed. edition (March 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1441908048
• ISBN-13: 978-1441908049
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL PET REVIEW BOOK, October 11, 2006

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This review is from: Basics of PET Imaging: Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations (Hardcover)

This book is WONDERFUL! It touches on everything you need to know about PET in a very clear and concise manner. I used it for studing for my PET Certification and it was by far the most helpful book. The questions at the end of each chapter were also very helpful. I have recommended this book to every PET and nuclear medicine tech I meet.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book, June 13, 2008

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This review is from: Basics of PET Imaging: Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations (Hardcover)

Bought this book to help prepare for Nuclear med certification- this book is easy to read and understand. Good information for anyone responsible for setting up a PET facility.