Elevated Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Differential Diagnosis for Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Pt with true polycythemia with an increased red blood cell (RBC) mass. Pt with a relative polycythemia and a normal RBC mass as a result of dehydration or another state producing a low plasma volume. Dangerous Situations for Elevated Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Polycythemia in which the RBC mass is…