mizjenny00

Hello fellow cardiac care nurses- I have a question for all of you. When our patients who go for adenosine thallium(or persantine thallium) tests.......when they come back are they radioactive? And if so are we unknowingly being exposed to radiation? Someone told me the amount of radiation these pt's are exposed to is MUCH more than a usual xray....and when they come back to the unit they "emit" radioactivity. I am concerned as I just heard this rumor and I am trying to get pregnant. Please share your knowledge with me. Much appreciated -Jen

Any legislation...state or government would suffice. I couldn't specifically find any myself. Now that you mentioned that it is a facility driven policy, do you know how I could access any policies? In other words, would a facility's policy on this issue be public information and could I find it online? Thanks again

Hi - I am writing a research paper on the famous code controversy topic (i.e. Should family members be allowed present in code situations?) Anyway, I have to relate this topic to nursing practice, administration, research, education and legislation. I've done okay with everything except the legislation and education parts. Can anyone enlighten me on how I would find out if there is leglsation on this topic? I tried looking at the NLN's and ANA's websites, but no luck. -Much appreciated.