Dive into Contra Costa County EMS Guideline A03 covering adult behavioral emergencies. This episode explores protocols for assessing and managing patients with altered behaviors, emphasizing recognition of psychiatric conditions, substance use, and medical factors. Review differential diagnoses, key signs and symptoms, and effective de-escalation techniques. Learn critical treatment considerations, including the safe use of physical restraints and medications like Midazolam, alongside continuous monitoring practices. Clinical pearls highlight managing severe agitation and recognizing when altered mental status represents a medical emergency.