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Reticulocyte Production Index = (Retic %) x (Hct / 45) / Maturation Factor
The maturation factor is
approximately how long ... infiltration (e.g ... Marrow suppression (e.g ... Intrinsic RBC defects (e.g ... differential #diagnosis #calculation
Cardiac Event Monitoring Devices - Compared
Ambulatory ECG (Hotter):
 • Advantages: Continuous recording, records asx events, all
Compared Ambulatory ECG ... events, all (most) ECG ... Advantages: Continuous long ... Monitoring #Devices #Comparison
Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures
Ileal Conduit:
 • Technically simpler, fewer complications, and well understood. No bladder
incontinence, Long-term ... E.g.: Indiana Pouch ... Procedures #Types #Comparison
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
sclerosis in the long ... can be offered (e.g ... #Hemodialysis #comparison
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
formulations (e.g ... beta-glucans (e.g ... Clav (may be + as long ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Clubbing of the Fiingers: Bulbous appearance of the distal fingers associated with a number of uncommon
number of uncommon lung ... conditions (e.g ... is normal for comparison
PseudoARDS-Effusion Pattern

PseudoARDS-effusion refers to a patient with bilateral infiltrates who seems to have ARDS, but whose
admixture of true lung ... plus effusions (e.g ... ChestCT #PseudoARDS #Comparison