Hematocrit isn’t Targeted Indicators for Hemotransfusion

This article was focused on the ways to interpret changes of hematocrit (Ht) and its role in a complex system of condition assessment of the organism. Ht data and therefore hemoglobin (Hb) not only does not objectively reflect the severity of the patient with blood loss, but also a priori are not targeted indicators for hemotransfusion. Objective analysis of Ht and Hb levels should be carried out only in connection with data on blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, diuresis, shock index and water balance. Recommendations for hemotransfusion, which are based only on the data of Ht and Hb are not justified and unsafe for the patient.