Emergency Scenario 700_f3_8

F3

Location Information

Full Location:
Miðgarður 17, 700 Egilsstaðir, single-story detached house. Constructed in 1985. Main entrance at the front of the house, no security features. Gravel driveway. Weather conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.2679° N, 14.3929° 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 male, experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Primary symptoms: Severe, constant epigastric pain, nausea, and multiple episodes of vomiting. Secondary symptoms: Diaphoresis, mild dizziness. Patient alert but appears uncomfortable. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on the edge of his bed. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient started experiencing mild epigastric discomfort
1430 hours: Pain increased in severity, patient felt nauseous
1445 hours: Patient experienced first episode of vomiting
1500 hours: Patient has vomited three times, pain is constant and severe
1515 hours: Patient called emergency services
1520 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe pain and nausea

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional indigestion. No prior episodes of severe abdominal pain or vomiting. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Gastroenteritis or Peptic Ulcer Disease
Justification for F3 Classification:
- Patient experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting, but vital signs stable
- No signs of immediate life-threatening condition
- Time-sensitive condition requiring medical evaluation but not an immediate emergency

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Gastroenteritis (most likely given symptoms)
2. Peptic Ulcer Disease (possible, given pain location)
3. Acute Pancreatitis (less likely, no radiation of pain to back)
4. Biliary Colic (less likely, pain not typically constant)
5. Bowel Obstruction (less likely, no reported constipation or distention)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with BLS capabilities
- Assessment of vital signs and pain level
- Symptomatic treatment with antiemetics and analgesics
- Transport to nearest hospital for further evaluation

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 need help.
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 I started feeling sick a couple of hours ago, and now the pain is really bad and I keep throwing up.
Dispatcher Is the pain constant or does it come and go?
Caller It's constant, it won't stop. And I'm sweating and feel dizzy.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller Yes, I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take metformin, lisinopril, and atorvastatin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't eat or drink anything.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll wait for them.

Scenario Number: 700_f3_8

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:10:33.460432

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