EMSjay

to start i realize allowing a patient to be transported to the hospital is a serious problem for a responder. not only is this a violation of the law in almost all states, it also greatly increases the chance of injury to the patient. that is what makes my situation such a problem. my claustrophobia is such that i cannot tolerate restraint of any type, as long as i am conscious. being partially sedated for calming is not sufficient. simply the knowledge that i am being restrained causes severe anxiety attacks and i will vigorously fight any attempt at restraint. all of this is beyond any physical control of mine. the only way i can be restrained is to be unconscious. being fully aware of my condition and the protocols of every EMS unit makes the possibility of restraint application such a concern to me. adding fuel to the fire is the very real possibility of being thought to be "lacking capacity" and taken against my will. it makes no difference how seriously i may be injured or how ill i may be, for the simple KNOWLEDGE of being secured will start all this in action. the crux of my problem is--------i must be allowed to ride to the ER completely unrestrained or be rendered unconscious so i may tolerate being strapped---------A SITUATION NEITHER OF US DESIRES. thank you for listening and i would appreaciate any comments or suggestions.

RSI...

congrats... What medic program did you do? I am looking into a few in Massachusetts and am having a hard time deciding