What should you do if a patient becomes violent in the ambulance?

When a patient becomes violent in the ambulance, remaining calm and ensuring your safety is paramount. This approach allows you to assess the situation more effectively and decide on the best course of action. It's essential to follow the established protocols for dealing with violent patients, which often outline safe restraint techniques if they're necessary. Restraining a patient, when done according to guidelines, helps protect both the patient and the ambulance personnel from harm.

Furthermore, this response emphasizes maintaining a professional demeanor, as aggression can escalate in response to panic or heightened emotions. Swiftly calling for police or leaving the patient unattended does not address the immediate safety concerns or the need for medical care, while forceful restraint without following proper protocols could lead to injury for both the patient and responders. Therefore, the best practice is to stay calm, ensure everyone’s safety, and act according to established protocols.