Emergency Scenario 600_f2_410

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor commercial space, former retail shop. Single-story building with a flat roof. Main entrance at street level, no steps. Emergency exit at rear leading to a small alley. Building is approximately 50 years old, constructed of concrete. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0928° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Syncope - Unwitnessed Fall
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, found unresponsive on the floor of his shop. Primary symptoms: Unresponsive, shallow breathing, pale skin, weak pulse. Secondary symptoms: Possible head injury (small laceration on the back of his head), incontinence. Patient was found by a customer, Jónas Einarsson. Patient is lying on the floor behind the counter. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, previous history of mild stroke 2 years ago. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich around 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient was last seen conscious and walking normally by a customer
1345 hours: Patient found unresponsive on the floor by Jónas Einarsson
1346 hours: Jónas Einarsson called emergency services
1347 hours: Current time, patient still unresponsive, shallow breathing, pale skin, weak pulse

Prior Events: Patient reported feeling unwell for the past few days, experiencing mild dizziness and fatigue. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but has regular customers in his shop.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Unresponsive Patient, Possible Syncope with Head Injury
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Unresponsive patient with shallow breathing and weak pulse
- Possible head injury from fall
- History of stroke increases risk of serious underlying cause
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Syncope (likely, given sudden onset and history)
2. Stroke/TIA (possible, given history and symptoms)
3. Hypoglycemia (possible, given history of diabetes)
4. Cardiac Event (less likely, no chest pain reported)
5. Seizure (less likely, no reported seizure activity)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Assessment of airway, breathing, and circulation
- Blood glucose check
- C-spine immobilization due to possible head injury
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with stroke and cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I found a man on the floor in his shop! He's not responding.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. It's a shop, ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I just came in as a customer, and he's lying on the floor behind the counter. He's not moving.
Dispatcher Is he breathing?
Caller Yes, but it's shallow. And he looks pale.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions that you know of?
Caller I think he has diabetes. I've seen him take pills before.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_410

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:27:47.352564

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