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A simple solution to prevent the loss of radioactive spot markers
1Radiation Safety Office and Nuclear Medicine Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1093, USA. hackett.michael_t@lexington.med.va.gov
Objective:
Most nuclear medicine technologists have experienced the misplacing and/or the loss of a radioactive spot marker. We report on a simple solution to prevent or at least minimize the loss of radioactive spot markers.
Methods:
One end of a metallic beaded chain was attached to the side of 57Co spot marker using repair putty. The other end of the beaded chain was attached to a lead shield that housed the radioactive source when not in use.
Results:
This design has allowed easy, unobstructed use of the 57Co spot marker for marking the right or left side and anatomical position during imaging while preventing its loss.
Conclusion:
A radioactive spot marker that is attached to a lead shield by a beaded chain is a simple way to prevent its loss while allowing it to be used easily during imaging.
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