Emergency Scenario 600_f2_181

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story commercial building, formerly a bank, now a small retail shop. Main entrance is street-level with double glass doors, no steps. No elevator. Building is of brick and concrete construction, built in 1960. No security features beyond standard door locks. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6820° N, 18.0915° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Syncope/Fainting
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
45-year-old male, collapsed at work. Primary symptoms: Sudden loss of consciousness, brief episode of shaking, now conscious but disoriented. Secondary symptoms: Reports feeling lightheaded prior to collapse, mild headache, pale skin. Patient is sitting on a chair, appears confused. Medical history: No known allergies, no regular medications, occasional mild anxiety. Last meal was a sandwich and coffee at 11:00. No recent illnesses reported.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient reports feeling lightheaded while working at his desk
1316 hours: Patient suddenly lost consciousness and fell from chair
1316-1317 hours: Patient experienced brief shaking/jerking movements
1317 hours: Patient regained consciousness, but is disoriented
1318 hours: Co-worker called emergency services
1320 hours: Current time, patient is sitting on chair, confused.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional lightheadedness, no prior fainting episodes. Last medical check-up was 2 years ago, routine physical. Patient reports feeling stressed at work recently. No significant changes in diet or exercise habits.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Syncope with Possible Seizure Activity
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Loss of consciousness with reported shaking warrants urgent evaluation
- Potential for underlying cardiac or neurological cause requiring prompt assessment
- Patient is now conscious but disoriented

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Vasovagal Syncope (possible, given lightheadedness prior to event)
2. Seizure Disorder (possible, based on shaking episode)
3. Cardiac Arrhythmia (less likely, no known history)
4. Hypoglycemia (less likely, last meal within 2 hours)
5. Orthostatic Hypotension (possible, but less likely given sudden onset)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Full vital sign assessment
- Neurological assessment (AVPU/GCS)
- ECG monitoring
- Blood glucose check

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague just collapsed! He was working at his desk and just fell to the floor.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. It's a shop on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Is he awake now?
Caller Yes, he is awake now, but he seems confused. He was shaking a little bit after he fell.
Dispatcher Did he complain about anything before he collapsed?
Caller He said he felt lightheaded just before it happened.
Dispatcher Does he have any known medical conditions?
Caller Not that I know of. He seems healthy. Maybe he is just stressed.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him and try to keep him calm. Do not give him anything to eat or drink.
Caller Okay, thank you. We will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_181

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:49:32.056307

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