Delivery Methods of Radiopharmaceuticals: Exploring Global Strategies to Minimize Occupational Radiation Exposure.

In the world of nuclear medicine, health care professionals face the challenge of safeguarding themselves and their patients from occupational radiation exposure. As the field experiences exponential growth, driven by the surge in approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, it becomes vital to delve into the delivery methods of radiopharmaceuticals. Health care professionals take precautions during radiopharmaceutical administration, including maintaining distance from radioactive sources, using shielding, limiting exposure time, and monitoring radiation levels with badges.