Emergency Scenario 600_f3_24

F3

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri, second floor, apartment 202. Three-story mixed-use building with commercial units on the ground floor and residential above, constructed in 1965. Main entrance is street-level, with an intercom system. Stairwell access only, no elevator. Street parking available. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6811° N, 18.0933° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Psychiatric Emergency
Priority Level: F3
Response Time Goal: Standard (30-60 minutes)
Description:
35-year-old male, exhibiting acute psychotic symptoms. Primary symptoms: Agitation, disorganized speech, paranoia, auditory hallucinations, pacing, and refusing to cooperate with family. Secondary symptoms: Mild sweating, increased heart rate, no reported physical injury. Patient is known to have a history of schizophrenia and has not taken his medication for the past week. Patient is currently in his apartment, family is present but unable to calm him down. No weapons visible.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient became increasingly agitated, pacing around the apartment
1415 hours: Patient started speaking incoherently, expressing paranoid delusions
1420 hours: Patient began reporting hearing voices, refusing to engage in conversation
1430 hours: Family attempted to calm him down, but were unsuccessful
1435 hours: Family contacted emergency services
1438 hours: Current time, patient still agitated, pacing, and exhibiting psychotic symptoms

Prior Events: Patient diagnosed with schizophrenia 5 years ago, has been compliant with medication previously, but stopped taking medication one week ago. No recent hospitalizations for psychiatric reasons. No recent substance abuse. Last psychiatric appointment was 2 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his parents. No history of violence.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Acute Psychotic Episode secondary to medication non-compliance.
Justification for F3 Classification:
- Non-life-threatening, but requires timely intervention to prevent escalation
- Patient is exhibiting clear signs of psychosis, posing a potential risk to himself and others
- Requires psychiatric assessment and potential stabilization

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Psychotic Episode (high probability)
2. Substance-induced Psychosis (less likely given history)
3. Acute Mania (less likely given symptoms)
4. Organic Brain Disorder (less likely given history)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with psychiatric training
- De-escalation techniques
- Safe transport to nearest psychiatric facility
- Possible need for chemical restraint if necessary

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My son is acting very strange. He's not himself at all.
Dispatcher Okay, can you tell me your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 96, apartment 202, second floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Okay, what is happening with your son?
Caller He's pacing around, talking nonsense, saying people are after him. He says he's hearing voices. He has schizophrenia and he stopped taking his medication.
Dispatcher Has he been violent?
Caller No, not violent, but he's very agitated and won't listen to us. We are scared he might hurt himself or others.
Dispatcher Okay, help is on the way. Stay with him and try to keep him calm. Do not approach him if he becomes violent.
Caller Okay, we will try. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f3_24

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:42:41.097360

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