Emergency Scenario 900_f2_5

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Miðgarður 15, 900 Vestmannaeyjar. Single-story residential building, built in 1975. Main entrance is at ground level, no stairs. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has basic security (door lock). Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4412° N, 20.2722° W. Nearest landmark: Vestmannaeyjar Swimming Pool.
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 male, experiencing severe abdominal pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of sharp, localized abdominal pain in the lower right quadrant, rated 9/10 on pain scale. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, vomiting once, mild sweating, patient is restless. Patient reports no recent trauma. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:30 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of severe abdominal pain.
14:35 hours: Patient vomited once.
14:40 hours: Pain is worsening, patient is restless.
14:45 hours: Caller contacted emergency services.

Prior Events: Patient reports no similar episodes in the past. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Appendicitis
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Severe, localized abdominal pain with associated symptoms suggests an acute abdominal condition
- Potential for rapid deterioration if untreated
- Time-sensitive condition requiring medical evaluation and pain management

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Appendicitis (high probability)
2. Renal Colic (possible, but pain is not typical)
3. Diverticulitis (less likely given patient age and location of pain)
4. Gastroenteritis (less likely given severity and localization of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Pain management protocols initiation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with surgical services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My husband is in terrible pain! He's clutching his stomach.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Miðgarður 15 in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He suddenly got this awful pain in his lower right side. He's been sick once, and he's really restless.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, but he's really uncomfortable. He keeps moving around.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has diabetes and high blood pressure. He takes pills for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't give him anything to eat or drink. Stay with him and keep him as still as possible.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 900_f2_5

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:52:22.570429

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