Emergency Scenario 700_f3_14

F3

Location Information

Full Location:
Miðgarður 17, 700 Egilsstaðir, single-story detached house. Constructed in 1985, concrete foundation with wood frame. Main entrance faces south with a small porch. Gravel driveway and limited street parking. No security features. Current conditions: 10°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2678° N, 14.3946° W. Nearest landmark: Egilsstaðir Swimming Pool.
Municipality: Egilsstaðir
Postal Code: 700

Emergency Details

Type: Gastrointestinal Emergency
Priority Level: F3
Response Time Goal: Standard (30-60 minutes)
Description:
65-year-old female, experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Primary symptoms: Intense, constant abdominal pain located in the upper abdomen, nausea, and multiple episodes of vomiting. Secondary symptoms: Weakness, dizziness, and sweating. Patient is alert but appears distressed. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on the couch in her living room. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes managed with metformin, history of GERD. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Omeprazole 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of abdominal pain
1415 hours: Pain intensified, accompanied by nausea
1430 hours: Patient started vomiting, multiple episodes
1445 hours: Patient called emergency services
1447 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing pain and vomiting

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional heartburn due to GERD, no previous episodes of severe abdominal pain. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but her son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Gastroenteritis or Peptic Ulcer Disease
Justification for F3 Classification:
- Significant symptoms including severe abdominal pain and repeated vomiting
- No immediate life-threatening symptoms such as altered mental status or chest pain
- Time-sensitive condition requiring medical evaluation and symptom management

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Gastroenteritis (high probability given symptoms)
2. Peptic Ulcer Disease (possible given history of GERD)
3. Cholecystitis (less likely without right upper quadrant pain)
4. Pancreatitis (less likely without radiation to back)
5. Bowel Obstruction (less likely given no constipation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with BLS capabilities
- Assessment of hydration status
- Pain and nausea management
- Transport to nearest hospital for evaluation

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller I need help, I have terrible stomach pain and I keep throwing up.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Miðgarður 17 in Egilsstaðir.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller It started about an hour ago. My stomach hurts so badly, and I feel sick and have thrown up several times.
Dispatcher Are you able to talk to me clearly?
Caller Yes, but I feel very weak and dizzy.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have type 2 diabetes and I have heartburn sometimes.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please try to stay calm and stay where you are.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll try.

Scenario Number: 700_f3_14

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:41:34.302532

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