Emergency Scenario 900_f2_14

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Miðhús 2, 900 Vestmannaeyjar. Single-story wooden residential building built in 1950. Main entrance with one step. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has a basic fire alarm. Current conditions: 10°C, partly cloudy, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4408° N, 20.2689° W. Nearest landmark: Vestmannaeyjar Hospital.
Municipality: Vestmannaeyjar
Postal Code: 900

Emergency Details

Type: Allergic Reaction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
35-year-old female experiencing an allergic reaction after eating shellfish. Primary symptoms: Rapid onset of urticaria (hives), facial swelling, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Secondary symptoms: Anxiety, dizziness. Patient is conscious but distressed. Skin is warm and flushed. Medical history: Known shellfish allergy, previous mild reactions. Medications: Cetirizine 10mg as needed. Last meal was shellfish soup at 18:00. No other known medical conditions. Patient is at home.

History of Events

Timeline:
1800 hours: Patient consumed shellfish soup.
1810 hours: Initial symptoms of itching and hives appeared.
1815 hours: Symptoms progressed to include facial swelling and difficulty breathing.
1818 hours: Patient self-administered Cetirizine, no improvement.
1820 hours: Patient called emergency services.
1822 hours: Current time, symptoms are worsening, patient reports feeling lightheaded.

Prior Events: Patient has had previous mild allergic reactions to shellfish, managed with antihistamines. No previous anaphylactic reactions. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Anaphylactic Reaction Secondary to Shellfish Allergy
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Rapid onset of systemic allergic symptoms including respiratory distress and facial swelling.
- Potential for rapid deterioration to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Anaphylaxis (most likely)
2. Severe Allergic Reaction (likely)
3. Angioedema (possible)
4. Asthma Exacerbation (less likely given known allergy)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Oxygen administration.
- Preparation for epinephrine administration and airway management if needed.
- Rapid transport to nearest hospital with emergency services.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I think I'm having an allergic reaction! I ate shellfish, and now I can't breathe well!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Miðhús 2, in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I ate shellfish soup about 20 minutes ago. I'm getting hives, my face is swelling, and I'm having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Are you able to talk to me?
Caller Yes, but it's getting harder... I feel dizzy.
Dispatcher Have you taken any medication?
Caller Yes, I took a cetirizine, but it’s not helping.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and breathe slowly. Don't move around too much.
Caller Okay... Thank you... I'm scared.

Scenario Number: 900_f2_14

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:31:25.108405

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