SCCM Resource Library-Evolving Role of FDG-PET Imaging in Managing Patients With Infection and Inflammation

Evolving Role of FDG-PET Imaging in Managing Patients With Infection and Inflammation

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In this video, the speaker discusses the use of FTG PET (Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography) in assessing infection and inflammation in medical practice. They explain that FTG PET was initially used for brain disorders but has proven to be effective in detecting and assessing cancer. It is also effective in detecting infections and inflammation due to its ability to visualize the presence and extent of white blood cell activity. The speaker provides examples of how FTG PET can be used in various conditions such as osteomyelitis, diabetic foot infections, and fever of unknown origin. They also highlight its usefulness in assessing treatment response and mapping disease progression in inflammatory disorders. Additionally, FTG PET can be used to detect clots and vasculitis. The speaker concludes by stating that FTG PET is an accurate, quantitative, and cost-effective method for assessing infectious and inflammatory disorders.

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Procedures, Sepsis, 2022

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Identification of infection can sometimes be challenging. The session will cover ew modalities in the diagnosis of infection and sepsis, including FDG-PET/CT, biomarkers, and PCR-based diagnostics.

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Knowledge Area Procedures

Knowledge Area Sepsis

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Sepsis Resources

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Tag Positron Emission Tomography PET

Tag Inflammation

Year 2022

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FTG PET

Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography

infection

inflammation

medical practice

Procedures

Sepsis

Positron Emission Tomography PET

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2022

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