Emergency Scenario 700_f2_11

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Miðgarður 15, 700 Egilsstaðir. Single-story residential house, built in 1985. Main entrance on the south side, no security features. Gravel driveway with parking. Current conditions: 8°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2673° N, 14.3951° W. Nearest landmark: Egilsstaðir Airport.
Municipality: Egilsstaðir
Postal Code: 700

Emergency Details

Type: Neurological Symptoms
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Primary symptoms: Right arm and leg weakness, facial droop on the right side, difficulty speaking. Secondary symptoms: Mild headache, dizziness. Patient is conscious but confused. Patient is sitting on a chair in the living room. Medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1500 hours: Patient was watching TV, felt sudden weakness in his right arm
1502 hours: Patient tried to stand up, noticed weakness in right leg and difficulty speaking
1505 hours: Patient's wife called emergency services
1507 hours: Current time, patient sitting on chair, conscious but confused

Prior Events: Patient reports no prior similar episodes. Last medical check-up was 6 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 F2 Classification:
- Sudden onset of neurological deficits including unilateral weakness and speech impairment
- High suspicion for cerebrovascular event requiring rapid medical intervention
- Time-sensitive condition, potential for significant morbidity if not addressed quickly

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Ischemic Stroke (high probability)
2. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) (possible, but symptoms persistent)
3. Intracranial Hemorrhage (less likely, no severe headache or altered consciousness)
4. Hypoglycemia (less likely, patient is diabetic but not reported insulin use)
5. Seizure (less likely, no history of seizures, no convulsions reported)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Rapid transport to nearest stroke center
- Pre-notification of hospital for potential thrombolysis candidacy
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs and neurological status

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My husband, I think he's having a stroke! He can't move his right side properly and he's talking funny.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Miðgarður 15 in Egilsstaðir.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV, and suddenly his right arm went weak. Then his leg, and now he can't speak properly.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he seems confused. He can't move his right arm or leg well, and his face looks droopy on one side.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and diabetes. He takes pills for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Try to note the exact time this started.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him. It started about 10 minutes ago.

Scenario Number: 700_f2_11

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