Enrоute phаseScenаriо: The pаramedic unit is dispatched tо a group home for a 26-year-old male who is reportedly experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The call was received at 1012. The estimated response time is 6 minutes. The paramedic is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire engine crew is also responding. It is overcast and 54°F (12°C) with light traffic. According to dispatch, the patient is locked in his room, yelling that people are trying to hurt him. Staff report he has a history of schizophrenia and is off his medications.OnScene phaseScenario: The patient (approx. 70 kilograms) is pacing rapidly in a small, cluttered bedroom. He is shouting that "they're watching through the walls" and refuses to sit or allow physical contact. He appears disheveled, sweaty, and paranoid. Staff report he has not taken his prescribed medications for three days. No weapons are visible, and the patient has not made threats of violence. He is not responding to attempts at de-escalation and continues to shout and mumble incoherently.Vital signs: BP 138/88, HR 116, RR 20, SpO₂ 98% RA, Temp 99.2°F (37.3°C). No signs of trauma are present. Postscene phaseScenario:With law enforcement assistance, the patient is safely escorted to the stretcher and secured with soft restraints. He continues to speak incoherently but does not resist transport. An IV is established for access, and cardiac monitoring is applied. The patient is drowsy during transport but occasionally becomes agitated and pulls at the restraints. He does not acknowledge EMS crew or answer questions. Vitals are stable: BP 130/84, HR 102, RR 18, SpO₂ 99% on room air, Temp 98.9°F (37.2°C).What is the most important patient safety concern during transport?
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