Packed Cells (Noun)
Meaning
A preparation of blood cells separated from the liquid plasma; "packed cells are given to severely anemic patients in order to avoid overloading the circulatory system with too much fluid".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a transfusion of packed cells to help increase the patient's red blood cell count.
- Packed cells are often used in emergency situations where a patient is experiencing severe blood loss.
- The nurse carefully hung the bag of packed cells from the IV pole and began the transfusion.
- Severely anemic patients often require multiple transfusions of packed cells to restore their red blood cell count.
- The hospital's blood bank stored units of packed cells in the refrigerator, ready to be used in case of an emergency.