Emergency Scenario 600_f4_16

F4

Location Information

Full Location:
Sjúkrahúsið á Akureyri, Eyrarlandsvegur, 600 Akureyri. Patient is located on the third floor, room 312, in the rehabilitation ward. The hospital is a modern 5-story concrete building with multiple entrances, but the main entrance is preferred for ambulance access. Elevators and stairwells are available. Parking is available in the designated ambulance area. Current weather: 8°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6709° N, 18.0927° W. Nearest landmark: The main entrance of the hospital.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Rehabilitation Transfer
Priority Level: F4
Response Time Goal: Routine (1-4 hours)
Description:
78-year-old female, post-operative rehabilitation transfer. Patient is stable and ready for transfer to a long-term care facility in Húsavík. Primary condition: Post-operative rehabilitation following a hip replacement surgery 10 days ago. Patient is ambulating with a walker, no acute complaints. Secondary conditions: Well-controlled hypertension and mild osteoarthritis. Patient is alert, oriented, and cooperative. Patient is currently in her hospital bed, dressed and ready for transfer. No medical interventions are required during transport.

History of Events

Timeline:
10 days ago: Patient underwent right total hip replacement surgery at Sjúkrahúsið á Akureyri
Post-op day 1-5: Patient completed initial physiotherapy, pain controlled with oral analgesics
Post-op day 6-9: Patient progressed to ambulating with a walker, minimal pain
Today: Patient is cleared for transfer to long-term care facility in Húsavík

Prior Events: Patient was admitted for elective hip replacement. Patient has a history of hypertension, managed with medication. Patient has osteoarthritis, which is stable. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up was the pre-operative assessment 10 days ago. Patient has been compliant with all post-operative instructions.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Post-operative rehabilitation transfer
Justification for F4 Classification:
- Patient is stable, ambulatory with assistance, no acute medical issues
- Transfer is routine, non-urgent, for ongoing rehabilitation
- No time-critical interventions required during transport

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Stable post-operative status (most likely)
2. Potential for minor pain exacerbation during transport (low probability)
3. No other significant medical conditions to consider

Required Actions:
- Arrange routine transfer to long-term care facility in Húsavík
- Ensure patient comfort during transport
- Transport with basic life support equipment

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller This is Hjördís Jónsdóttir calling from the rehabilitation ward at Sjúkrahúsið á Akureyri. We need to arrange a routine transfer for one of our patients.
Dispatcher Okay, can you please provide the patient's details and the transfer location?
Caller The patient is a 78-year-old female, her name is... let me check... yes, her name is Sigríður Ólafsdóttir. She is ready for transfer to the long-term care facility in Húsavík.
Dispatcher Okay, can you provide the patient's kennitala?
Caller Yes, it's ******-****.
Dispatcher And what is the patient's current condition?
Caller She is stable, post-operative from a hip replacement 10 days ago. She's ambulating with a walker and has minimal pain. She's ready for transport.
Dispatcher Okay, this is a routine transfer. We will arrange transport within the next 1 to 4 hours. Is there anything else?
Caller No, that is all. Thank you for your help.
Dispatcher You're welcome. We will contact you when the ambulance is on its way.

Scenario Number: 600_f4_16

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:17:52.634661

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