EMS can be called on cases involving depression, whenever an individual may attempt to hurt either themselves or others.


A patient’s unresponsiveness may have nothing to do with the their history of anxiety attacks and will not significantly change the course of treatment.


The standard treatment for any unresponsive patient is going to focus on the ABCD’s. If you’re not breathing or not breathing adequately (too fast or too slow) we will assist or correct the problem. If you have no pulse, CPR, heart beating, but not providing adequate perfusion, then electricity or drugs. Diabetic, a check of blood glucose levels will allow for the appropriate treatment. Active, prolong or multiple seizures, then drugs and respiratory support (or other treatment (i.e. OD) to correct the cause of the seizures).

Personally, based upon the information you are providing, I do not think a Medical Alert device would be of much assistance in determining why you may be unresponsiveness. Knowing you suffer from anxiety attacks and take meds for such, is not going to alter my course of evaluation and treatment.

Pete


P.S. Other EMS personnel may have a different take on your question.