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Hematocrit

Health care; Hospitals

The proportion of the blood that consists of packed red blood cells. The hematocrit is expressed as a percentage by volume. A normal hematocrit (Hct) is between 32-60, depending on age and health ...

An abnormal localised collection of clotted or partially clotted blood usually situated within an organ or a soft tissue space, such as within a muscle. A hematoma is caused by a break in the wall of ...

Haemorrhage

Health care; Hospitals

Bleeding or blood loss. This could require transfusions to prevent shock.

Heparin lock (hep lock)

Health care; Hospitals

An intravenous catheter that is kept from clotting by Heparin a blood-thinning drug that is injected into the catheter between uses. This avoids the need for continuous IV fluid and allows the ...

Hickman catherter

Health care; Hospitals

A thin long tube made of flexible silicone rubber that is surgically inserted into the vena cava, one of the main blood vessels leading to the heart. Depending on the therapy needs, the catheter may ...

Incontinence

Health care; Hospitals

Inability to control excretions. Urinary incontinence is inability to keep urine in the bladder. faecal incontinence is inability to retain faeces in the rectum.