A Texas-based skilled nursing operator is now offering on-site blood transfusions, becoming one of just a few providers in the nation to do so. Cantex Continuing Care Network announced the addition of ...

Patients needing blood transfusions should be told about risks and benefits of the procedure so they can give informed consent before it is undertaken Abstract Transfusion of blood and blood products ...

Patients receiving blood transfusions can die if errors are made and if the signs of a severe reaction are not recognised and acted on at an early stage Abstract Blood transfusion reactions are rare ...