Abstract
A new patient and blood unit identification system designed to confirm the identity of crossmatched blood products and that of the intended recipient was evaluated. Six hundred seventy-two red cell concentrates were transfused to 312 patients. Participating hospital personnel and patients were interviewed regarding the use and benefit of this unique system, which incorporates a "lock-box" approach to the identification process. The product and procedure were accepted unanimously and enthusiastically, and three potential mistransfusions were avoided by use of the system during the limited period of observation. This type of approach to the identification process affords greater security than conventional practices and minimally burdens staff.
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