The OBE award is the Officer class of the Order of the British Empire. Usually awarded to army officer of the rank of Captain, Major or Lieut.-Colonel as a reward for their loyal service. In some cases the OBE was awarded in stead of a gallantry award.
Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in the total blood volume. Red blood cells are vital to your health. Imagine them as the subway system of your blood. They transport oxygen and nutrients to various locations in your body. For you to stay healthy, your body needs to have the correct proportion of red blood cells.
A hematocrit may be used to: 1  Identify and evaluate the severity of anemia (low RBCs, low hemoglobin, low hematocrit) or polycythemia (high RBCs, high hemoglobin, high hematocrit). 2  Monitor the response to treatment of anemia or polycythemia and other disorders that affect RBC production or lifespan.ome causes of a high hematocrit include: 1  Dehydration âthis is the most common cause of a high hematocrit. 2  Lung (pulmonary) disease âif someone is unable to breathe in and absorb sufficient oxygen, the body tries to compensate by producing more red blood cells. 3  Congenital heart disease âin some forms, there is an abnormal connection between the ...