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Health care team roles

Transfusion therapy is usually performed by a registered nurse in a controlled medical setting because of the need for ongoing assessment and the potential for transfusion reaction. Transfusions are occasionally administered in the home by a registered nurse who has access to appropriate equipment, emergency medical back-up, and immediate contact with a physician.

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Mary Elizabeth Martelli, R.N., B.S.

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