The Importance of Hematocrit... 🩸
Hematocrit values are critical in making clinical decisions, especially in scenarios like trauma with substantial blood loss, monitoring of chronic conditions like kidney disease or anemia, and preoperative evaluations.
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Additionally, athletes and mountaineers often monitor their hematocrit levels as it can significantly influence physical performance.
Hematocrit levels that are too low can result in insufficient oxygen supply to tissues, while a hematocrit level that is too high can lead to increased blood viscosity, possibly resulting in thrombosis or tissue ischemia.
