Emergency Scenario 700_f1_36

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Miðgarður 2, 700 Egilsstaðir, single-story residential house. Built in 1995, wood frame construction. Main entrance on the north side. No elevator. Street parking available. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2658° N, 14.3944° W. Nearest landmark: Egilsstaðir swimming pool.
Municipality: Egilsstaðir
Postal Code: 700

Emergency Details

Type: Stroke Symptoms
Priority Level: F1
Response Time Goal: Immediate (0-15 minutes)
Description:
72-year-old male, sudden onset of right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Primary symptoms: Right facial droop, right arm and leg weakness, difficulty speaking. Secondary symptoms: Mild headache, confusion. Patient is conscious but disoriented. No reported fall or trauma. Patient sitting in a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Warfarin 5mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00. Patient was watching television when symptoms began.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient was watching television, suddenly developed right-sided weakness and slurred speech
1431 hours: Patient attempted to stand, experienced significant weakness
1432 hours: Patient's wife called emergency services
1435 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, wife is present

Prior Events: Patient has a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and atrial fibrillation. Has been stable on medications. Last medical check-up 2 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient lives with his wife.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Stroke
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Sudden onset of focal neurological deficits (facial droop, hemiparesis, dysarthria)
- High probability of acute ischemic stroke based on presentation and risk factors (hypertension, atrial fibrillation)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention (thrombolysis window)

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Ischemic Stroke (high probability)
2. Hemorrhagic Stroke (possible, requires imaging to differentiate)
3. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) (less likely given persistent symptoms)
4. Hypoglycemia (less likely given patient's history and no signs of sweating or tremor)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Early hospital notification for stroke team activation
- Rapid transport to the nearest stroke center
- Assessment of last known well time

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My husband is not well! He suddenly can't move his right side of his body and he can't speak properly!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help right away. What is your address?
Caller It's Miðgarður 2 in Egilsstaðir.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me exactly what happened?
Caller He was just watching TV and then he started to slur his words and his right arm and leg went weak. He looks like he has a droopy face on the right side.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he is awake, but he is confused and not speaking clearly.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, diabetes, and he has atrial fibrillation. He takes medication for all of them and he is on blood thinners.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. What time did the symptoms start?
Caller It was about 5 minutes ago, maybe a little longer. He was fine before.
Dispatcher Okay, don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. The ambulance is on its way.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 700_f1_36

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:46:07.384831

Report Created: 2024-12-15 20:59:49