Emergency Scenario 600_f1_34

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hlíðarvegur 22, 600 Akureyri, single-family detached house. Two-story wooden structure built in 1965. Main entrance has three steps. No elevator. Driveway access with parking. Building has basic security with a standard lock. Current conditions: 3°C, overcast, light snow, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6759° N, 18.0873° W. Nearest landmark: Glerártorg shopping center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Major Trauma
Priority Level: F1
Response Time Goal: Immediate (0-15 minutes)
Description:
45-year-old male, involved in a high-speed car accident. Primary symptoms: Unresponsive, suspected head injury, obvious chest trauma, significant bleeding from multiple lacerations, possible fractured femur. Secondary symptoms: Gurgling respirations, shallow breathing, pale skin, rapid pulse. Patient is trapped inside the vehicle. Car is severely damaged. Multiple casualties are reported at the scene. Medical history: No known allergies, no significant past medical history, no regular medications. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: High-speed vehicle collision involving two cars
1411 hours: Multiple bystanders call emergency services
1412 hours: Caller, a bystander, reports unresponsive male trapped in one vehicle
1413 hours: Caller reports severe injuries and bleeding
1414 hours: Current time, patient still trapped, no change in condition.

Prior Events: Unknown. The incident occurred suddenly and unexpectedly. The vehicle was traveling at high speed before the collision. No prior medical information available for the patient.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Critical Multi-System Trauma, Suspected Head Injury, Chest Trauma, Hemorrhage, Possible Femur Fracture
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Unresponsive patient with significant trauma
- High risk of airway compromise and hypovolemic shock
- Time-critical situation requiring immediate ALS intervention and rapid transport

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Traumatic Brain Injury (high probability)
2. Tension Pneumothorax (high probability)
3. Hemothorax (high probability)
4. Femur Fracture (high probability)
5. Internal Hemorrhage (high probability)
6. Spinal Injury (high probability)

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Dispatch of fire rescue for extrication
- Notification of trauma center for potential transfer
- Airway management, hemorrhage control, and spinal immobilization protocols initiation
- Preparation for rapid transport to hospital with trauma services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller There's been a terrible car crash! On Hlíðarvegur! It's bad, really bad!
Dispatcher Okay, please stay calm. Can you give me the exact address?
Caller It's Hlíðarvegur 22, I think... near the Glerártorg. Two cars smashed together!
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Tell me what you see?
Caller One of the cars is really messed up. There's a man inside, he's not moving! He's bleeding a lot! I think he's hurt bad.
Dispatcher Is he awake? Can you hear him breathing?
Caller No, he's not awake. I can hear him making a funny noise when he breathes... like gurgling. There's blood everywhere!
Dispatcher Okay, stay where you are. Don't try to move him. Help is on the way. Is there anyone else hurt?
Caller I think so, but this man looks the worst. There are others walking around but this one is trapped and not moving. Please hurry!
Dispatcher Ambulances and fire rescue are on their way. Just stay on the line with me, and try to keep the area safe until they arrive.
Caller Okay, I'll stay here... just please hurry!

Scenario Number: 600_f1_34

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:45:47.790978

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