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		self administer a blood transfusion? Jul 27, 2008 Should someone or even can someone self administer a blood transfusion? Thank you, Paul


		Response from Dr. Frascino Paul, No! Someone definitely cannot and should not self-administer a blood transfusion, with the possible exception of Dracula and other bona fide blood-sucking vampires. To attempt to do so would be extremely dangerous. Dr. Bob

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