An emergency medical technician working for Ibiza's 061 emergency medical service has reported being physically assaulted while attending to a patient in Santa Eulària des Riu on 28 October 2026. The professional sustained injuries to his right forearm after the woman allegedly kicked and spat at members of the medical team before grabbing him and digging her fingernails into his arm during an attempt to provide treatment.

The incident occurred while the emergency team was trying to transfer the patient to the emergency department at Hospital Can Misses in Ibiza. The situation became sufficiently difficult that the Guardia Civil was requested to accompany the ambulance during the journey.

The technician subsequently received medical attention and filed a complaint with the Guardia Civil. The incident was reported publicly on 6 November by several local media outlets.

Emergency Call Leads to Difficult Intervention in Santa Eulària

According to the technician's account, the emergency service was activated at approximately 18:30 on 28 October following an alert concerning a woman experiencing a possible suicidal crisis at her home in Santa Eulària.

When the emergency team arrived, officers from the Guardia Civil and Santa Eulària Local Police were also present, alongside a family member.

The technician explained that the woman's relatives had warned the medical team about previous episodes of aggressive and impulsive behaviour. They also reportedly raised concerns about alcohol consumption and difficulties attending scheduled psychiatric appointments.

The initial assessment became increasingly challenging as the patient did not cooperate with the medical team.

According to the professional, the situation escalated as the team attempted to persuade her to attend hospital voluntarily. Following the deterioration of the situation, the decision was made to arrange an involuntary transfer to Hospital Can Misses.

Patient Allegedly Kicks and Spits at Emergency Personnel

The technician described how verbal aggression developed into physical violence during the intervention.

The medical team initially attempted to administer medication to calm the patient. However, they encountered difficulties establishing venous access and subsequently attempted an alternative method of administration.

According to the account provided to local media, the patient continued kicking, spitting and verbally abusing the professionals.

The team eventually managed to move her onto the ambulance stretcher and apply mechanical restraints to facilitate the transfer.

However, the situation remained difficult, with further physical and verbal aggression directed towards the emergency personnel.

Technician Sustains Injuries to His Right Forearm

The injury occurred while the technician was attempting to assist a colleague with monitoring the patient's blood pressure.

As he approached to position the blood-pressure cuff on her lower leg, the woman allegedly grabbed his right forearm with considerable force and dug her fingernails into his skin.

The resulting injuries included linear scratches and a haematoma, according to medical documentation described in subsequent reporting.

Given the continuing difficulties during the intervention, the team requested assistance from the Guardia Civil to ensure the patient's safe transfer to hospital.

Ambulance Stops on the Road During Transfer to Can Misses

The journey to Hospital Can Misses also presented difficulties.

According to reports from La Voz de Ibiza and Noudiari, the patient managed to free herself partially from the mechanical restraints on two occasions.

The ambulance was consequently forced to stop on the EI-200 road, in the direction of Ibiza, so that a Guardia Civil officer could enter the patient compartment and assist the emergency team.

The officer reportedly accompanied the medical personnel during the remaining part of the journey.

The intervention eventually concluded with the patient's transfer to the hospital.

Technician Receives Medical Attention and Files a Complaint

After completing the emergency service, the injured technician sought medical attention at the Santa Eulària health centre, where his injuries were examined and documented.

He subsequently filed a complaint with the Guardia Civil on 29 October, one day after the incident.

According to La Voz de Ibiza, the complaint led to proceedings concerning a suspected offence of causing injuries.

The technician also explained that the regional health service, IB-Salut, offered legal and medical support following the incident, including assistance with reporting the assault.

He decided not to take sick leave, describing the injuries as relatively minor, although he acknowledged that the experience had affected how he approached some subsequent emergency calls involving potentially aggressive patients.

Concerns About Safety for Emergency Medical Personnel

The incident has renewed attention on the risks faced by emergency medical personnel when attending patients in unpredictable and potentially dangerous circumstances.

The technician explained that although he had encountered difficult situations during his professional career, this was the first time he had experienced such a direct assault.

He also acknowledged feeling more cautious when attending subsequent calls involving patients displaying aggressive behaviour.

The case highlights the challenges emergency teams can face when balancing the need to provide medical assistance with their own safety and the safety of colleagues.

The technician's decision to report the incident also reflects the importance of documenting assaults against healthcare professionals rather than allowing them to become an accepted part of emergency work.

The investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings will determine the legal consequences of the incident.