Emergency Scenario 600_f1_27

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 91, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a commercial building. Two-story concrete structure, built in 1965. Main entrance is street-level with double glass doors. No elevator. Parking available on street. Building has a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6828° N, 18.0895° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Cardiac Arrest
Priority Level: F1
Response Time Goal: Immediate (0-15 minutes)
Description:
68-year-old male, collapsed suddenly. Primary symptoms: Unresponsive, not breathing, no pulse. Secondary symptoms: None reported. Patient found on the floor of his office. Medical history: Previous myocardial infarction 5 years ago, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:30 hours: Patient was working at his desk, felt sudden chest pain.
14:31 hours: Patient collapsed, unresponsive.
14:32 hours: Colleague found patient, initiated call to emergency services.
14:33 hours: Current time, patient still unresponsive, no signs of life.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of heart disease, previously managed with medication. No recent changes in medication or health status reported. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, works in the same building.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Cardiac Arrest
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Patient is unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless.
- Life-threatening emergency requiring immediate intervention.
- Time-critical condition, rapid deterioration expected without intervention.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Cardiac Arrest due to myocardial infarction (high probability)
2. Sudden cardiac arrest due to arrhythmia (high probability)
3. Pulmonary embolism (less likely given lack of prior symptoms)
4. Severe Hypoglycemia (less likely given diabetic history and lack of known recent insulin dose)

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Dispatch of fire service as first responders.
- Initiate CPR instructions to caller.
- Early notification of hospital emergency department for anticipated arrival.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague has collapsed! He's not breathing, I don't think he has a pulse!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help immediately. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 91, ground floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk, then he just fell to the floor. I tried to wake him but he won't respond.
Dispatcher Is he breathing at all?
Caller No, I don't think so. And I can't feel a pulse!
Dispatcher Okay, this is very serious. I need you to start chest compressions. Do you know how to do that?
Caller I... I think so. I saw it on TV. Where do I put my hands?
Dispatcher Place the heel of one hand in the center of his chest, and the other hand on top. Push hard and fast, about 100-120 times per minute. I'll guide you. The ambulance is on its way.
Caller Okay, I'm doing it... I'm pushing hard... I hope this helps!
Dispatcher Keep going, you're doing great. Help is almost there. Just keep pushing.

Scenario Number: 600_f1_27

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:30:36.872996

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