Capintec CAPTUS 600 - Chapter 10 Thyroid Uptake: Two Capsule Method; General Procedure

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CHAPTER 10
THYROID UPTAKE: TWO CAPSULE
METHOD
GENERAL PROCEDURE
The general procedure for performing a Thyroid Uptake study via the Two Capsule Method
is:
• Enter Patient Demographics
• Choose Two Capsule Protocol
• Perform Pre-Dose Measurement (if it is in protocol)
• Enter capsule administration data
• Perform the uptakes at the indicated times. Measure reference capsule and room
background. Measure neck and thigh according to the directions in CHAPTER 8:
THYROID UPTAKE: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions below begin after the protocol is chosen.
PRE-DOSE MEASUREMENT
If the protocol indicates that a Pre-Dose Measurement is to be performed, the measurements
must be made after the protocol is chosen and before the “administered” data is entered.
There is only one chance to measure Pre-Dose. If “SKIP” is chosen, there will not be another
chance to measure Pre-Dose.
Reference CHAPTER 8: THYROID UPTAKE: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS for performing
Pre-Dose Measurement.
If BSP is pressed from the Pre-Dose Measurement Screen, you will be returned to the
Thyroid Uptake Patient Selection Screen.
ENTERING ADMINISTERED DOSE
The Administered Data Screen (Figure 10-1) will appear. (If the administered data is not yet
known, press BSP or HOME when this screen appears).
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