Emergency Scenario 465_f3_4

F3

Location Information

Full Location:
Aðalstræti 23, 465 Bíldudalur. A two-story wooden house, built in 1955. Main entrance on the street side, no elevator. One main stairwell. Street parking available. No security system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6785° N, 23.5321° W. Nearest landmark: Bíldudalur Church.
Municipality: Bíldudalur
Postal Code: 465

Emergency Details

Type: Psychiatric Emergency
Priority Level: F3
Response Time Goal: Standard (30-60 minutes)
Description:
45-year-old male, experiencing acute psychotic episode. Primary symptoms: Agitation, paranoia, auditory hallucinations. Secondary symptoms: Increased heart rate, sweating, disorganized speech. Patient pacing and shouting. Patient has history of schizophrenia. Medications: Risperidone 4mg daily, but not taken for last 3 days. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 14:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1800 hours: Patient started exhibiting increased agitation and restlessness.
1830 hours: Patient began shouting and exhibiting paranoid behavior.
1900 hours: Patient reports hearing voices and became increasingly agitated.
1915 hours: Caller, patient's sister, called emergency services.
1920 hours: Current time, patient still agitated, pacing, and shouting.

Prior Events: Patient diagnosed with schizophrenia 10 years ago. Generally compliant with medication but has had occasional episodes when medication is missed. Last mental health check-up 2 months ago, routine follow-up. Lives alone, but sister lives nearby and visits regularly.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Acute Psychotic Episode
Justification for F3 Classification:
- Patient exhibiting signs of psychosis (agitation, paranoia, hallucinations)
- Condition is time-sensitive but not immediately life-threatening
- Patient requires medical evaluation and intervention but is not in immediate physical danger

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Psychotic Episode (high probability)
2. Substance-Induced Psychosis (less likely, no known substance abuse)
3. Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode (less likely, history of schizophrenia)
4. Medical Condition (less likely, no recent illness or injury)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with BLS capabilities
- Ensure scene safety for responders
- Consider need for police assistance if patient becomes violent
- Preparation for transport to nearest psychiatric facility

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My brother is having a bad episode! He's acting very strange and he's shouting.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Aðalstræti 23, in Bíldudalur.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started acting agitated earlier and now he's shouting and saying things that don't make sense. He says people are after him.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very agitated. He's pacing around the house.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has schizophrenia. He takes medication, but I think he hasn't taken it for a few days.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay safe and try to keep him calm if possible. Do not approach him if he becomes violent.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll wait here for the ambulance.

Scenario Number: 465_f3_4

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:52:27.059143

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