Sec. 58-2.18. Records to be kept when blood or blood component transfusions are performed  


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  • The following information shall be included on the recipient's chart or in records maintained in the blood bank:
    (a) date of the transfusion;
    (b) name(s) of the person(s) who performed the transfusion and who attended the recipient during the transfusion;
    (c) for each unit:
    (1) blood component transfused;
    (2) unit identification code;
    (3) unit ABO and Rh groups;
    (4) start time and completion time; and
    (5) description of any adverse reaction and the results of related investigation;
    (d) in the case of emergency issuance of uncrossmatched blood, the signature of the physician authorizing such emergency release.