A MODIFIED 59Fe FERROKINETIC PROCEDURE.
Abstract
In an effort to reduce the exposure dose from the 59Fe ferrokinetic procedure, the injection dose was reduced from 6 microcurie to 0.6 microcurie. Although the count rate was reduced, counts above background were obtained. The blood volume, plasma iron clearance, and red cell iron uptake were measured and found to be within normal limits. Measurement of 59Fe in the spleen, heart, liver, and sacrum by external counting produced curves closely similar to those found with the higher dose. The total-body exposure dose was reduced from 110 mrem to 11 mrem. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0690129
Entities
People
- Donald F. Logsdon Jr.
- James F. Green
- John W. Harper
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine