A woman has called 911 due to difficulty breathing. As you arrive at the scene, you observe a dilapidated home with all windows covered and several improvised vents in the roof. The woman comes outside as you approach and says "Don't go inside, let's just go to the hospital." As you are loading her into the ambulance you smell a strong chemical smell and see fumes leaving the rooftop vents. How should you proceed?

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The safety of the patient and EMS personnel is of utmost importance. Loading the patient into the ambulance and notifying dispatch of a suspected drug lab at the location, while requesting law enforcement aid, is the best course of action. It is not safe to enter a potentially dangerous environment, and notifying the authorities prior to approaching the property is crucial for the safety of all involved.

A Woman Has Called 911 Due to Difficulty Breathing