tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086308.post7266666327830735129..comments2023-11-05T01:30:59.840-08:00Comments on The Other Side of Ems: Managing Mentals Minus MedsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12371265991241252645noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086308.post-44701569817221974152007-12-06T07:05:00.000-08:002007-12-06T07:05:00.000-08:00Excellent, thanks for your input.Excellent, thanks for your input.Zer0https://www.blogger.com/profile/06734053669721394287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086308.post-66102235973862384262007-12-04T09:56:00.000-08:002007-12-04T09:56:00.000-08:00Great advice! I agree with everything you said. Mi...Great advice! I agree with everything you said. <BR/><BR/>Might I also add 1) Never underestimate your patient. The 90 pound chick can be just as dangerous as the 400 pound guy in the right set of circumstances. <BR/><BR/>2) If they are suicidal vs. homicidal, be sure to address their issues. Just asking them if they want to hurt themselves or others is NOT enough. you need to get a feel for what they are thinking and why they are acting that way. Try to empathize (not sympathize) with them to make that calm connection you were talking about. <BR/><BR/>3) Be nice. You said calm, which is great advice, but be nice. I don't care if it's your 14th patient of the night in a 10 hour shift - You need to be nice. you really do get further with a nut case by being nice, but not condescending. I yield my soap box....FireResQGuruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373481003389643789noreply@blogger.com