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18 FDG PET CT
Sir, my aunt has to do 18 FDG PET CT for her previous thyroid cancer check up. We have children in our home. Should she come in direct contact with the children after her test? If no then how long the isolation is required so that she doesn't come in contact with the children(1 year baby and 6 years baby)? For how long the children/babies should not use the same car which she used after her test? ( I fear as the car generally remains closed the radiation might be retained long in car).
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On the day of pet scanning for about 1-2 hours is the time of isolation of patient from others including adults and children. Afterwards it's all not much of an evidence to do the same...
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I would like to add that you need not worry about radiation lingering in the car, or any of the objects which she has used. That does not happen.
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Normally half life of fdg is 110mins. So considered safe after 2 hrs .
However , avoid prolonged close contact (e.g., hugging, cuddling) for 24 hours to minimize any theoretical risk, as children and fetuses are more sensitive to radiation.
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1day will be enough
They will explain all precautions and instructions to be followed while taking PETCT
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