You are requested by the police to assist them with an 18-ye…

You are requested by the police to assist them with an 18-year-old patient who is barricaded in a hallway. The scene is safe. Neighbors say they saw the patient acting normal just a few minutes ago. You observe that the patient appears to be hallucinating. What is your FIRST consideration?

Enroute Phase Scenario:  The AEMT is dispatched to a communi…

Enroute Phase Scenario:  The AEMT is dispatched to a community health clinic for a 24-year-old female who developed a sudden rash, dizziness, and shortness of breath shortly after receiving an antibiotic injection. The time of the call is 0910. The response time will be 7 minutes. The AEMT is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire engine crew is responding with the ambulance. The weather is clear with a temperature of 70°F (21°C). The patient is located inside the clinic. A small community hospital is 8 minutes away, and the nearest comprehensive emergency department is 25 minutes away.  Which of the following leadership actions should the AEMT take prior to arriving on scene for this event?