Emergency Scenario 900_f3_10

F3

Location Information

Full Location:
Heiðarvegur 2, 900 Vestmannaeyjar. Single-story residential house built in 1965. Main entrance via front door with a small porch. No stairs to access. Street parking available. House is located on a quiet residential street. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light breeze, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4419° N, 20.2731° W. Nearest landmark: Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club.
Municipality: Vestmannaeyjar
Postal Code: 900

Emergency Details

Type: Psychiatric Emergency
Priority Level: F3
Response Time Goal: Standard (30-60 minutes)
Description:
45-year-old male, exhibiting acute psychotic symptoms. Primary symptoms: Agitation, paranoia, auditory hallucinations. Patient reports feeling watched and threatened, believes neighbors are conspiring against him. Secondary symptoms: Increased heart rate, rapid speech, pacing. Patient is in his living room, alone. Medical history: Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia 10 years ago, non-compliant with medication for the past month. Medications: Previously on Risperidone 4mg daily, but not taking it currently. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 14:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1600 hours: Patient started exhibiting increased agitation and pacing.
1615 hours: Patient reported hearing voices and became increasingly paranoid.
1630 hours: Patient called his sister, Guðrún, expressing fear and paranoia.
1635 hours: Guðrún arrived at the house, found him agitated and delusional.
1640 hours: Guðrún called emergency services.
1642 hours: Current time, patient is pacing, agitated and speaking rapidly.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of non-compliance with medication. He has had several similar episodes in the past, typically resolving with medication adjustments. Last psychiatric appointment was 3 months ago, follow-up appointment was missed due to non-compliance. No recent physical illnesses or injuries. Lives alone, sister lives nearby and is his primary support person.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Acute Psychotic Episode Secondary to Schizophrenia
Justification for F3 Classification:
- Patient exhibiting active psychotic symptoms (paranoia, hallucinations, agitation)
- History of schizophrenia and medication non-compliance
- Condition is time-sensitive but not immediately life-threatening
- Requires psychiatric evaluation and medication management

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Psychotic Episode (most likely)
2. Substance-Induced Psychosis (unlikely given history, no reported substance use)
3. Bipolar Disorder with Psychotic Features (less likely given chronic schizophrenia diagnosis)
4. Medical Condition Mimicking Psychosis (less likely, no reported fever, infection or injury)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with basic life support capabilities
- Safe transport to a psychiatric facility for evaluation
- Assessment for potential risk of harm to self or others
- De-escalation techniques if patient becomes more agitated

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My brother is having a really bad episode, he’s very paranoid and agitated.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Heiðarvegur 2, in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what's happening?
Caller He thinks people are watching him, he's hearing voices. He’s pacing around and talking very fast. He's diagnosed with schizophrenia but hasn’t been taking his medication.
Dispatcher Is he a danger to himself or others?
Caller He's not violent, but he's very scared and agitated. I’m worried about him.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm, but don't put yourself in danger. Is he awake and talking?
Caller Yes, he's awake and talking, but not making much sense. He keeps saying the neighbors are after him. Thank you.
Dispatcher Stay on the line until help arrives. Do you know what medication he usually takes?
Caller Yes, it's Risperidone, 4mg daily. But he hasn’t taken it for a month.

Scenario Number: 900_f3_10

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