Emergency Scenario 600_f3_13

F3

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 101, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a mixed-use building. The building is a two-story structure with commercial units on the ground floor and residential units above. Main entrance at street level. No elevator. Building constructed in 1965. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6824° N, 18.0895° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Gastrointestinal Emergency
Priority Level: F3
Response Time Goal: Standard (30-60 minutes)
Description:
55-year-old male, experiencing severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Patient reports onset of symptoms approximately 2 hours ago. Primary symptoms: Severe, cramping abdominal pain, located in the upper abdomen. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, vomiting (2 episodes), sweating, pale skin. Patient is alert but distressed. Patient is currently in the restroom. Medical history: History of gastritis, no known allergies. Medications: Omeprazole 20mg daily, as needed. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1500 hours: Patient experienced initial onset of mild abdominal discomfort.
1530 hours: Abdominal pain increased in intensity, accompanied by nausea.
1545 hours: Patient vomited for the first time.
1600 hours: Patient vomited again, pain continues to increase. Patient reports sweating and feeling unwell.
1615 hours: Patient called emergency services.
1618 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing pain and nausea, in the restroom.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of gastritis, controlled with medication. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Gastroenteritis or Gastritis Exacerbation.
Justification for F3 Classification:
- Patient is experiencing significant discomfort but is stable.
- Symptoms include pain, nausea, and vomiting but no signs of severe dehydration or hemodynamic instability.
- Time-sensitive condition requiring medical evaluation but not immediately life-threatening.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Gastroenteritis (most likely given symptoms)
2. Gastritis Exacerbation (possible given history)
3. Peptic Ulcer Disease (possible, requires further evaluation)
4. Food Poisoning (possible, requires further questioning)
5. Appendicitis (less likely given pain location)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with BLS capabilities.
- Assessment of hydration status and vital signs.
- Pain and nausea management.
- Transport to nearest hospital if symptoms worsen or do not improve.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible stomach pain and I've been throwing up. I feel awful.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 101, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller It started a couple of hours ago. First just discomfort, but now it's really bad. I've vomited twice.
Dispatcher Are you still vomiting?
Caller No, not right now, but I feel very nauseous and the pain is awful. It's in my upper stomach.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or allergies?
Caller I have gastritis, and I take Omeprazole sometimes. No allergies.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't eat or drink anything.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here. I'm in the restroom.

Scenario Number: 600_f3_13

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:11:11.274358

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