Emergency Scenario 700_f4_3

Location Information

Hlíðarvegur 14, 700 Egilsstaðir. Single-story private residence, built in 1985. Main entrance is at the front, with a small porch. No security features. Gravel driveway. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2644° N, 14.3942° W. Nearest landmark: Egilsstaðir Airport.

Emergency Details

72-year-old female, known dialysis patient, needs routine transport from home to the dialysis center. Patient is stable, no acute symptoms. Patient is wheelchair-bound due to mobility issues, requires assistance with transfer. Patient reports feeling well and is compliant with her dialysis schedule. No acute medical complaints. Patient is alert and oriented.

History of Events

Timeline:
0700 hours: Patient woke up, had a light breakfast.
0800 hours: Patient completed her morning medications.
0900 hours: Patient is awaiting scheduled transport for dialysis.
0915 hours: Caller contacted dispatch for routine transfer.

Prior Events: Patient has been on dialysis for 3 years due to end-stage renal disease. She has regular dialysis appointments three times a week. Patient has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes, well-controlled with medication. Last dialysis session was two days ago. No recent hospitalizations or changes in medical condition. Patient lives alone and receives regular home care visits.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Routine Dialysis Patient Transfer
Justification for F4 Classification:
- Patient is stable, no acute symptoms or medical complaints.
- Transfer is for a scheduled, routine procedure.
- No time-critical elements are present.
- Response time goal is 1-4 hours.

Differential Diagnoses:
- No acute conditions present, no differential diagnoses to consider at this time.

Required Actions:
- Dispatch a non-emergency transport unit with wheelchair capabilities.
- Ensure proper patient transfer techniques.
- Confirm patient is ready for transfer and has all necessary items for dialysis.

Final Diagnosis

Final Diagnosis: Routine Dialysis Patient Transfer
Key Findings:
- Patient's condition remained stable throughout the transfer process.
- No changes in vital signs or symptoms were noted.
- Patient was successfully transported to the dialysis center without incident.

Outcome validated F4 priority assignment. Routine transfer was appropriate and successfully completed.

Learning Points:
1. F4 classification was correct due to the stable and non-acute nature of the transfer.
2. Dispatch process was efficient, and no unexpected issues were encountered.
3. Confirmation of patient stability and readiness for transfer is crucial for routine transports.

Emergency Call Transcript