Question

What accurately depicts the hemodynamic changes that occur in the body within the first 24 to 48 hours after a burn?

Answer 1

Answer: Hematocrit and WBC counts increases.

Explanation:

The hematocrit, also known as the "Hct", "crit" or PCV (packed cell volume) determines the percentage of red blood cells in the plasma. The term hematocrit means "to separate blood."

A patient with a severe burn loses huge amounts of plasma from damaged capillaries. As a result, the vascular space loses fluid in relation to cellular elements and the patient's hematocrit will be significantly increased.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hematocrit and WBC counts increases.

Explanation:

Hematocrit determines the percentage of red blood cells in the plasma.

With severe burns, huge amounts of plasma from damaged capillaries are lost. As a result, the vascular space loses fluid in relation to cellular elements and the patient's hematocrit will be significantly increased.