Emergency Scenario 600_f2_25

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building. Main entrance faces the street, no security features. Building is approximately 80 years old. Current weather: 8°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0898° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Allergic Reaction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
45-year-old male, experiencing severe allergic reaction after eating shellfish. Primary symptoms: Rapid onset of facial swelling, throat tightness, difficulty breathing, wheezing. Secondary symptoms: Generalized itching, hives. Patient is conscious but anxious. Patient is sitting upright on a chair in the living room. Medical history: Known allergy to shellfish, carries an EpiPen. Medications: None currently taken. No recent illnesses. Last meal was 30 minutes ago.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient ate a meal containing shellfish.
1410 hours: Patient started to experience itching and hives.
1415 hours: Patient's face began to swell, throat tightness and breathing difficulties developed.
1418 hours: Patient self-administered EpiPen.
1420 hours: Patient called emergency services. Current time.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Severe Anaphylactic Reaction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Rapid onset of life-threatening symptoms including airway compromise
- Known allergy to shellfish and response to allergen
- Patient self-administered EpiPen, indicating severe reaction
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Anaphylaxis (high probability)
2. Angioedema (less likely, usually slower onset without systemic symptoms)
3. Acute Asthma Exacerbation (less likely, no history of asthma)
4. Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (less likely, no choking reported)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Airway management equipment and medications preparation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with emergency services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller I'm having a really bad allergic reaction! I can't breathe!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. What happened?
Caller I ate some shellfish and now my face is swelling up, I can't breathe properly!
Dispatcher Do you have any known allergies?
Caller Yes, shellfish! I have an EpiPen, I used it already!
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay calm, try to take slow breaths, and stay sitting upright. Do you have any other symptoms?
Caller I'm itchy all over and my throat feels tight. I'm really scared!
Dispatcher Help is very close. Try to relax. I'll stay on the line with you until they arrive.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will try.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_25

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:40:44.828253

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