Emergency Scenario 700_f2_22

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Miðvangur 10, 700 Egilsstaðir, ground floor apartment. Single-story residential building, constructed in 1985. Main entrance is at ground level, no steps. Wheelchair accessible. Ample parking available. Building is equipped with a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate wind, dry roads. GPS coordinates: 65.2652° N, 14.3946° W. Nearest landmark: Egilsstaðir Airport.
Municipality: Egilsstaðir
Postal Code: 700

Emergency Details

Type: Obstetric Emergency
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
30-year-old female, 38 weeks pregnant, experiencing sudden onset of severe abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Patient reports contractions every 5 minutes. Primary symptoms: Severe abdominal pain, bright red vaginal bleeding, contractions. Secondary symptoms: Dizziness, nausea. Patient is alert but anxious. Medical history: Gestational diabetes, no prior pregnancies. Medications: Insulin 10 units before meals, prenatal vitamins. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient began experiencing mild abdominal discomfort
1415 hours: Pain intensified and became severe, vaginal bleeding began
1420 hours: Contractions started, occurring every 5 minutes
1425 hours: Patient called her partner for help
1430 hours: Partner arrived and called emergency services
1432 hours: Current time, patient is in severe pain, bleeding continues

Prior Events: Patient had a routine prenatal checkup 2 days ago, all was normal. No prior complications during this pregnancy. Patient has been monitoring blood glucose levels regularly and adjusting insulin as needed. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Placental Abruption or Preterm Labor
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Pregnant patient at 38 weeks with severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and regular contractions
- Potential for significant maternal and fetal morbidity
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Placental Abruption (high probability given bleeding and pain)
2. Preterm Labor (likely given contractions)
3. Placenta Previa (less likely given pain)
4. Uterine Rupture (less likely, no prior uterine surgery)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Maternal and fetal monitoring en route
- Preparation for transport to the nearest hospital with obstetric services
- Possible need for neonatal resuscitation team on standby

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My wife is pregnant, and she's having a lot of pain and bleeding!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Miðvangur 10, apartment on the ground floor in Egilsstaðir.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller She started having bad pain in her stomach, and then she started bleeding. It's a lot of blood!
Dispatcher How far along is she in her pregnancy?
Caller She's 38 weeks pregnant. And she says she's having contractions now, every 5 minutes!
Dispatcher Is she awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, she's awake but she's very scared and in a lot of pain. She's also feeling dizzy.
Dispatcher Does she have any medical conditions?
Caller She has gestational diabetes and takes insulin. She's never had any problems before this pregnancy.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with her and try to keep her calm. Do not give her anything to eat or drink.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll wait here with her.

Scenario Number: 700_f2_22

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:25:38.969776

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