Emergency Scenario 700_f2_24

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Miðgarður 15, 700 Egilsstaðir. Two-story detached house built in 1985. Main entrance is at the front with a small porch. No elevator. Parking available on the street. Current conditions: 10°C, overcast, light breeze, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2656° N, 14.3957° W. Nearest landmark: Egilsstaðir Swimming Pool.
Municipality: Egilsstaðir
Postal Code: 700

Emergency Details

Type: Allergic Reaction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
35-year-old female, experiencing severe allergic reaction. Primary symptoms: Rapid onset of facial swelling, difficulty breathing, throat tightness, and generalized itching. Secondary symptoms: Dizziness, anxiety. Patient reports consuming shellfish approximately 15 minutes prior to symptom onset. Patient is conscious but distressed. Medical history: Known shellfish allergy, carries an EpiPen. Medications: None currently taken regularly except for allergy medication (Loratadine 10mg PRN). Last oral intake: Shellfish at 14:15. Last dose of Loratadine 10mg at 08:00. Events: 14:15 Shellfish consumption, 14:30 onset of symptoms, 14:35 call to emergency services.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient consumed shellfish (shrimp salad)
1430 hours: Patient reports rapid onset of itching, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing.
1432 hours: Patient attempted to use her EpiPen, but it failed to activate.
1435 hours: Patient's partner called emergency services. Patient is experiencing increasing anxiety and respiratory distress.

Prior Events: Patient has a documented history of severe shellfish allergy with prior anaphylactic reactions. Usually manages with Loratadine but has had to use EpiPen in the past. Has not had a recent allergy test. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago for a routine exam. Patient lives with her partner.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Anaphylactic Reaction to Shellfish
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of severe allergic reaction based on known history and symptom onset
- Patient experiencing respiratory distress and throat tightness
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to prevent airway compromise and cardiovascular collapse

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Anaphylaxis (high probability)
2. Severe Angioedema (less likely without known triggers other than allergy)
3. Acute Asthma Exacerbation (less likely given patient's history and rapid onset)
4. Panic Attack (less likely given physical symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate administration of epinephrine (if EpiPen fails or if available)
- Airway management protocols initiation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with emergency services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My partner is having a severe allergic reaction! She can't breathe!
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 She ate some shrimp salad about 15 minutes ago, and now her face is swelling up, and she's having trouble breathing. She says her throat feels tight.
Dispatcher Does she have any known allergies?
Caller Yes, she's allergic to shellfish. She has an EpiPen, but it didn't work! I think she is getting worse.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep her calm. Don't give her anything to eat or drink. I will stay on the line with you.
Caller Okay, thank you, I am very worried. She is coughing now.

Scenario Number: 700_f2_24

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:31:34.804201

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