Radiation safety and handling of therapeutic radionuclides

The use of radionuclides in therapy, both as sealed sources and in the radiopharmaceutical form, is discussed from receipt of radiopharmaceuticals through their use, to their disposal. The licensing requirements for use of therapeutic radionuclides is presented. Discussions dealing with receipt, storage and administration of radiopharmaceuticals are treated in detail, as well as suggestions for personnel monitoring. Procedures involved in the event of emergency surgery and/or death are discussed. The misadministration rules of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding therapies were presented.