Emergency Scenario 600_f2_407

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor, apartment 3B. A five-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 1995. Main entrance has an electronic lock requiring a key fob or code. There is one elevator and a central stairwell. Street parking is available, but limited. Building has a fire suppression system and emergency lighting. Current weather: 8°C, overcast, light winds, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6838° N, 18.0934° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Respiratory Distress
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe shortness of breath. Primary symptoms: Rapid, labored breathing, cyanosis around lips, audible wheezing, and use of accessory muscles for breathing. Secondary symptoms: Agitation, chest tightness, and productive cough with white sputum. Patient is conscious but appears anxious. Patient is sitting upright in a chair. Medical history: COPD diagnosed 5 years ago, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Medications: Salbutamol inhaler (as needed), Fluticasone/Salmeterol inhaler (twice daily), Metformin 500mg (twice daily), Lisinopril 10mg (daily). Allergies: Penicillin. Last meal was a small lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient began experiencing mild shortness of breath
1345 hours: Shortness of breath worsened, patient used his Salbutamol inhaler without relief
1400 hours: Patient's breathing became increasingly labored, cyanosis noticed around lips
1405 hours: Patient called his son, Jónas, for assistance
1410 hours: Jónas arrived, called emergency services
1412 hours: Current time, patient is struggling to breathe, sitting upright, appears distressed

Prior Events: Patient had a mild respiratory infection 2 weeks ago, treated with antibiotics. No recent hospitalizations. Last check-up 4 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but his son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Patient experiencing significant respiratory distress, cyanosis, and use of accessory muscles
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention
- Potential for rapid deterioration and respiratory failure

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Exacerbation of COPD (high probability)
2. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of sudden onset)
3. Pneumonia (possible, given recent infection history)
4. Acute Heart Failure (less likely given chronic COPD history)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen therapy and bronchodilator administration
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs and respiratory status
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with respiratory care facilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having trouble breathing! He's very short of breath and looks blue.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He has COPD, but it's much worse now. He's wheezing, and he can barely get any air.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very agitated. He’s trying to sit up, but he’s struggling.
Dispatcher Does he have any other medical conditions or allergies?
Caller He has high blood pressure and diabetes. He's allergic to penicillin. He has a blue inhaler, but it’s not helping.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not try to move him, keep him sitting up. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_407

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:27:17.364222

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