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.

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.