Technetium-99m (99mTc) is an FDA-approved radionuclide agent for diagnostic imaging across various human organs, encompassing critical areas such as the brain, lungs, heart, and more. Following systemic administration, 99mTc is localized to its target tissue or organ. The duration and amount of radioactivity in the target tissue or organ provide insight into tissue function and potential disease status. A patient-centered approach is central to effective utilization, emphasizing collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, including nuclear medicine specialists, radiologists, nurses, technologists, and clinicians. Coordination with the primary team is vital, particularly in scenarios like myocardial perfusion testing in patients with coronary artery disease, where continuous cardiac monitoring and access to emergency care are imperative for patient safety.This activity reviews the interprofessional collaboration to ensure proper preparation, administration, and interpretation of imaging studies, with nursing staff facilitating patient readiness and education regarding potential risks and benefits. This approach optimizes patient outcomes and upholds standards of safety in nuclear medicine imaging studies with 99mTc.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/29899
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Cardiac, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, General Orthopaedics, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Internal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery