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DictionarySeepacked cellsEncyclopediaSeecellpacked red blood cells
pack·ed cells (pakt selz) A blood product consisting of concentrated cells, most of the plasma having been removed; given to the patient who needs red blood cells but not increased fluid volume, e.g., the patient in congestive heart failure. Synonym(s): packed red blood cells. packed cells, packed red blood cells, PRBCsRed blood cells that have been separated from plasma. They are used to treat conditions such as hemorrhage or symptomatic anemias that require transfusions of red blood cells but not the liquid components of whole blood. The transfusion of PRBCs in place of whole blood elevates hemoglobin levels and reduces the likelihood of fluid overload in the recipient. LegalSeeCellSee PRBC See PRBC |