15th March 2022

A 20-year-old man is brought to A&E following a car accident

A 20-year-old man is brought to A&E following a car accident. He is unconscious, profoundly hypotensive, and a trauma CT demonstrates a large volume of intra-abdominal bleeding – with a haemoglobin level being reported at 45. The major haemorrhage protocol is initiated. His mother objects, stating that her son is a Jehovah’s Witness, and that receiving a blood transfusion is prohibited. There is no formal documentation stating that these are the patient’s wishes.

Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.