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Optimizing Nuclear Medicine Practices using a Dose Management System

Efficient management of radiopharmaceuticals is essential in nuclear medicine (NM) departments for enhancing patient safety, reducing financial losses, improving protocol adherence, and minimizing radionuclide waste. A recent global shortage of technetium-99m [1] has especially highlighted this critical need.

November 28, 2024

How DOSE by Qaelum tackles the goals of patient exposure analysis of the new IAEA Safety Report Series no. 112

The recently published report from the International Atomic Energy Agency [1] provides a comprehensive description of dose management systems, including the rationale for monitoring patient radiation exposure, the required data and its collection, the relevant analysis, as well as its implementation.

September 25, 2024

Radiography Image Quality and Efficiency Metrics in an Automated Software

Metrics to monitor quality and efficiency include exposure index, deviation index, and rejection rates. Exposure index and deviation index help guide the selection of exposure parameters required to produce optimal images, ...

September 05, 2024

Environmental Impact of CT Imaging

CT imaging in healthcare has environmental concerns, including high energy use, contrast agent impact, and lifecycle considerations. Qaelum offers solutions to optimize energy use, reduce unnecessary contrast media administration, and evaluate scanner efficiency. These practices help healthcare facilities reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainability in CT imaging.

October 13, 2023

How DOSE by Qaelum tackles the goals of patient exposure analysis of the new IAEA Safety Report Series no. 112

The recently published report from the International Atomic Energy Agency [1] provides a comprehensive description of dose management systems, including the rationale for monitoring patient radiation exposure, the required data and its collection, the relevant analysis, as well as its implementation.

August 24, 2023