Best practices in molecular breast imaging: A guide for technologists

Tiffinee N. Swanson; Thuy D. Tran; Lacey R. Ellingson; Michael K. O'Connor; Deborah J. Rhodes; Katie N. Hunt; Amy Lynn Conners; Carrie B. Hruska

doi:10.2967/jnmt.117.204263

Best practices in molecular breast imaging: A guide for technologists

Tiffinee N. Swanson, Thuy D. Tran, Lacey R. Ellingson, Michael K. O'Connor, Deborah J. Rhodes, Katie N. Hunt, Amy Lynn Conners, Carrie B. Hruska

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Abstract

Molecular breast imaging (MBI) technologists must have a combination of both nuclear medicine skills and mammographic positioning skills. Currently, no formal programs offer this type of hybrid technologist training. The purpose of this perspective is to provide a best-practices guide for technologists performing MBI. Familiarity with best practices may aid in obtaining high-quality MBI examinations by decreasing the likelihood of image artifacts, positioning problems, and other factors that contribute to falsenegative or false-positive findings.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3-11
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of nuclear medicine technology
Volume	46
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.117.204263
State	Published - Mar 1 2018

Keywords

Molecular breast imaging
Protocol
Technologist guidebook

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Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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