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01-09-2008 | Short Communication

The new EANM paediatric dosage card: additional notes with respect to F-18

Authors: M. Lassmann, L. Biassoni, M. Monsieurs, C. Franzius, EANM Dosimetry and Paediatrics Committees

Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Issue 9/2008

Abstract

Introduction

The previously published European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) paediatric dosage card recommends 70 MBq F-18 or F-18 Fluoro-2-Deoxyglucose (F-18-FDG) as the “minimum recommended activity”.

Discussion

Two recent publications demonstrate that when utilising F-18-labelled radiopharmaceuticals the administration of lower activities for small children is possible without losing image quality.

Conclusion

In the light of these findings the EANM dosimetry and paediatrics committee have decided to reduce the value for the “minimum recommended activity” for both F-18 and F-18-FDG to 26 MBq for 2D- and 14 MBq for 3D-acquisitions.

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Title: The new EANM paediatric dosage card: additional notes with respect to F-18
Authors: M. Lassmann
L. Biassoni
M. Monsieurs
C. Franzius
EANM Dosimetry and Paediatrics Committees
Publication date: 01-09-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Issue 9/2008
Print ISSN: 1619-7070
Electronic ISSN: 1619-7089
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-008-0799-9

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The new EANM paediatric dosage card: additional notes with respect to F-18

Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

Conclusion

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