It's pretty common for paramedics in my area to conduct an RSI in situations like this (basically chemically paralyzing someone to put a tube in their throats)... and extremely controversial. I've never done it, as I'm still only a basic, and I'm not saying it's right, only that it seems to be a pretty common form of "medical self-defense" in my area. But yeah, sorry to hear that, and hope you feel better soon. Beware the drunk with the head injury =P