Sólvelli 12, 700 Egilsstaðir, single-story detached house. Built in 1985, wooden construction. Main entrance at the front of the house with a ramp. No security system. Ample parking on the street. Weather conditions: 8°C, cloudy, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2642° N, 14.3931° W. Nearest landmark: Egilsstaðir swimming pool.
62-year-old male, sustained partial thickness burns to right forearm and hand. Burns occurred 4 hours ago due to a kitchen accident involving hot cooking oil. Patient is stable, alert, and oriented. Pain is moderate, managed with oral analgesics. No respiratory distress. Requires transfer to a burn center for further evaluation and specialized treatment.
Timeline: 1000 hours: Patient was cooking and accidentally spilled hot cooking oil on his right forearm and hand. 1005 hours: Patient immediately cooled the burn area with cold water for 20 minutes. 1025 hours: Patient applied a sterile dressing to the burn area. 1030 hours: Patient took 1000mg of paracetamol for pain. 1330 hours: Patient contacted local healthcare clinic, was advised to transfer to a burn center. 1400 hours: Current time, patient is stable, waiting for transfer.
Initial Impression: Partial thickness burns to right forearm and hand, requiring transfer to a burn center. Justification for F2 Classification: Burns are not life-threatening but require specialized care within a reasonable timeframe to prevent infection and optimize healing. The patient is stable but requires timely transfer for specialized assessment and treatment. Differential Diagnoses: 1. Partial thickness burn (confirmed) 2. Full thickness burn (less likely given initial assessment) 3. Infection of the burn (not currently evident, but a potential complication) Required Actions: Dispatch of an ambulance for interfacility transfer. Pain management as needed during transport. Monitoring for signs of infection or deterioration.