Trauma center after motor vehicle collision

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A 40-year-old man presents to your trauma center after a motor vehicle collision. He had a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 4 at the scene and was intubated by emergency medical services prior to his arrival. He is hemodynamically unstable. Evaluation reveals multiple fractures, a large epidural hematoma, and large hemoperitoneum with perforated viscous. Operative management is indicated. is true regarding emergent consent for these indicated surgical procedures?

Reference no: EM133725745

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