Emergency Scenario 900_f2_15

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Heiðarvegur 2, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, Single-story residential house built in 1985. Main entrance is on the south side, accessible via a short paved walkway. No security codes or gates. Parking available on the street. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4418° N, 20.2715° W. Nearest landmark: Vestmannaeyjar Hospital.
Municipality: Vestmannaeyjar
Postal Code: 900

Emergency Details

Type: Acute Pain Management
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
62-year-old female, experiencing severe abdominal pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of intense, sharp pain in the lower right abdomen, radiating to the back. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis. Patient is pale and appears distressed. Patient is conscious and able to communicate but is in obvious pain. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, previous appendectomy 20 years ago. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1500 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of severe abdominal pain.
1505 hours: Pain intensifies, patient experiences nausea and vomits once.
1510 hours: Patient attempts to take over-the-counter antacid, no relief.
1515 hours: Patient calls her daughter for help. Daughter arrives.
1520 hours: Daughter calls emergency services.
1522 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe pain, nausea, and sweating.

Prior Events: Patient has had no prior episodes of similar pain. Patient reports a recent mild cold 3 days ago. No recent surgeries or hospitalizations. Regular check-ups for diabetes and hypertension.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Abdomen, likely Appendicitis or other Intra-abdominal Pathology
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Acute onset of severe abdominal pain, associated with nausea and vomiting, indicates a potentially serious intra-abdominal condition.
- Pain severity and associated symptoms suggest a need for prompt medical evaluation and intervention.
- Differential diagnosis includes conditions that could rapidly deteriorate (e.g., appendicitis, bowel obstruction).

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Appendicitis (high probability given location and symptoms)
2. Renal Colic (possible given pain radiation)
3. Diverticulitis (less likely given history and location)
4. Bowel Obstruction (possible given vomiting)
5. Ectopic Pregnancy (less likely given patient's age)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Pain management protocols initiation.
- Rapid transport to nearest hospital for evaluation and imaging.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My mother is in terrible pain! I think she needs an ambulance.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Heiðarvegur 2, in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller She suddenly got a really bad pain in her stomach. She's been throwing up and is sweating.
Dispatcher Is she awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, she's awake but she's really pale and looks awful. She's in so much pain.
Dispatcher Does she have any medical conditions?
Caller She has diabetes and high blood pressure. She takes pills for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to give her anything to eat or drink. Stay with her and keep her calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with her.

Scenario Number: 900_f2_15

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:34:00.701373

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