Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Dual camera studies of pulmonary function with computer processing of data.

M K Loken, R A Ponto, R S Kronenberg

    The American Journal of Roentgenology, Radium Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine
    |August 1, 1974
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Feasibility of a Composite Measure of Pulmonary Vascular Impedance and Application to Patients with Chronic RV Failure Post LVAD Implant.

    Cardiovascular engineering and technology·2023
    Same author

    Incidental Findings from 16,400 Brain MRI Examinations of Research Volunteers.

    AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2023
    Same author

    Functional hydraulic sectoring in grapevines as evidenced by sap flow, dye infusion, leaf removal and micro-computed tomography.

    AoB PLANTS·2021
    Same author

    Diurnal variations of androgens in sexually mature male Bolivian squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) during the breeding season.

    American journal of primatology·2020
    Same author

    Determination of lactogenic activity in the serum of the squirrel monkey (Saimiri boliviensis) using the Nb2 lymphoma bioassay.

    American journal of primatology·2020
    Same author

    Confirmation of ovulation and characterization of luteinizing hormone and progesterone secretory patterns in cycling, isosexually housed Bolivian squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis boliviensis).

    American journal of primatology·2020
    Same journal

    Informed consent for urography?

    The American journal of roentgenology, radium therapy, and nuclear medicine·1977
    Same journal

    Accuracy of 99mTC-diphosphonate bone scans and roentgenograms in the detection of prostate, breast and lung carcinoma metastases.

    The American journal of roentgenology, radium therapy, and nuclear medicine·1975
    Same journal

    Rectal and sigmoid involvement secondary to carcinoma of the prostate.

    The American journal of roentgenology, radium therapy, and nuclear medicine·1975
    Same journal

    Roentgenographic features of mushroom (Amanita) poisoning.

    The American journal of roentgenology, radium therapy, and nuclear medicine·1975
    Same journal

    Localization with the EMI scanner.

    The American journal of roentgenology, radium therapy, and nuclear medicine·1975
    Same journal

    Transient post-vagotomy dysphagia: A distinct clinical and roentgenographic entity.

    The American journal of roentgenology, radium therapy, and nuclear medicine·1975
    See all related articles

    This study evaluates pulmonary function using Xenon 133 and scintillation cameras. Computer analysis provides quantitative data on lung perfusion, ventilation, and gas clearance.

    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary medicine
    • Nuclear medicine imaging

    Background:

    • Pulmonary function is routinely evaluated using Xenon 133 and scintillation cameras.
    • Scintiphotograms capture both anterior and posterior lung fields during perfusion and ventilation studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail a method for quantitative analysis of pulmonary function.
    • To demonstrate the utility of computer processing for lung imaging data.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing two scintillation cameras for anterior and posterior lung views.
    • Acquiring scintiphotograms during Xenon 133 ventilation and perfusion studies.
    • Digitizing and storing camera data on-line for computer analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Computer processing enables quantitative assessment of lung perfusion and ventilation.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Radioactive gas clearance from specific lung regions is precisely measured.
  • Ventilation-perfusion ratios and gas washout times are calculated via computer.

    • Conclusions:

    • Computer-assisted analysis of Xenon 133 lung imaging offers detailed quantitative insights.
    • This method enhances the evaluation of pulmonary function by providing objective data on ventilation and perfusion.