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Exams and Preps > Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine uses isotopes (radioactive materials) to make images or evaluate function of various organs such as the heart, bones, liver and gallbladder, lungs, thyroid, etc. The isotope is injected, breathed, or swallowed into the body and is then detected by a gamma camera and processed by a computer. There are many applications in which Nuclear Medicine provides unique information or is complementary to other tests. The radiation exposure is similar to having ordinary x-rays. Nuclear Medicine is offered in Bremerton. A newly available imaging service related to Nuclear Medicine is PET /CT (Positron Emission Tomography), now available in Silverdale every other week.
- AMI operates two nuclear gamma cameras, allowing greater flexibility for patient scheduling.
- Howard Douds, M.D., one of AMI's radiologists, is board certified (sub-specialized) in Nuclear Medicine.
- AMI's chief nuclear medicine technologist has been on AMI's staff for over 25 years, providing a high-level of experience to the community.
No preparation needed for Bone, Lung or Renal (kidneys) scans; all others should have nothing by mouth after midnight prior to their scans. It is important to let your doctor and our staff know if you are pregnant or currently nursing before having a nuclear medicine examination.
