Emergency Scenario 900_f3_3

F3

Location Information

Full Location:
Kirkjuvegur 23, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, single-story detached house built in 1965. Main entrance at front, no security features. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate wind. GPS coordinates: 63.4409° N, 20.2717° W. Nearest landmark: Vestmannaeyjar Church.
Municipality: Vestmannaeyjar
Postal Code: 900

Emergency Details

Type: Psychiatric Emergency
Priority Level: F3
Response Time Goal: Standard (30-60 minutes)
Description:
35-year-old female, experiencing acute anxiety and paranoia. Patient reports feeling like she is being watched and that people are trying to harm her. Patient is agitated, pacing, and speaking rapidly. No known physical injuries. Patient has a history of anxiety but no prior psychiatric hospitalizations. No known allergies. Medications: None. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00. No alcohol or drug use reported by caller.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient began feeling anxious and restless
1430 hours: Patient reported feeling like she was being watched, becoming increasingly paranoid
1445 hours: Patient began pacing and speaking rapidly, expressing fears of being harmed
1500 hours: Caller (patient's sister) arrived at the house, found patient in current state, and called emergency services
1505 hours: Current time, patient still agitated and paranoid

Prior Events: Patient has experienced episodes of anxiety in the past, managed with lifestyle changes. No prior formal psychiatric treatment. Patient has been under increased stress at work recently. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine exam.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Acute Anxiety with Paranoia
Justification for F3 Classification:
- Patient is experiencing a psychiatric crisis but is not currently a threat to self or others
- Time-sensitive condition requiring assessment and potential intervention, but not life-threatening
- Patient is agitated and distressed, warranting timely response

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Anxiety Disorder (most likely)
2. Paranoid Delusional Disorder (possible, needs further assessment)
3. Substance-Induced Psychosis (less likely given caller report)
4. Bipolar Disorder (less likely, no prior history)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with basic life support capabilities
- Assessment of patient's mental status and safety
- Possible transport to nearest psychiatric unit for evaluation
- Avoidance of confrontation, use de-escalation techniques

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My sister is having a panic attack or something! She's really scared and thinks people are after her.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Kirkjuvegur 23 in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what's happening?
Caller She's pacing around, talking really fast. She says people are watching her and want to hurt her. She's never been like this before.
Dispatcher Is she awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, she's awake but very agitated and scared. I just arrived and she was like this.
Dispatcher Does she have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller She has anxiety sometimes, but no medications. She has been stressed at work lately. I don't think she is taking any drugs or drinking.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep her calm and don't leave her alone. I'll stay on the line with you.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will try to calm her down. I am very worried.

Scenario Number: 900_f3_3

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:48:32.540951

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