Emergency Scenario 735_f4_1

Location Information

Hafnargata 17, 735 Norðfjörður. Single-story residential building constructed in 1965. Main entrance is at ground level with no steps. No elevator, single staircase to attic. Street parking available. Building has basic security with standard locks. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2034° N, 14.2132° W. Nearest landmark: Norðfjörður harbor.

Emergency Details

75-year-old female, known oncology patient, requires transfer from home to the health center for scheduled chemotherapy. Patient is stable, alert, and oriented. No acute symptoms reported. Patient has a history of breast cancer, currently undergoing treatment. Patient is ambulatory with assistance. Primary request is for transport. No active medical issues reported at this time.

History of Events

Timeline:
0800 hours: Patient woke up feeling well, took her morning medications.
0900 hours: Patient had light breakfast.
1000 hours: Patient contacted health center for transport to scheduled chemotherapy appointment.
1015 hours: Health center contacted dispatch for non-emergency transport.
1020 hours: Current time, patient awaiting transport at home.

Prior Events: Patient diagnosed with breast cancer 1 year ago, undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Last chemotherapy session was one week ago. Patient has been stable since then. No recent hospitalizations or changes in condition. Patient has a scheduled appointment for chemotherapy at 14:00.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Scheduled Oncology Patient Transfer, Stable
Justification for F4 Classification:
- Patient is stable with no acute medical issues
- Transfer is for a scheduled appointment, not an emergency
- Patient is ambulatory with assistance, no immediate medical intervention required
- Response time goal is routine (1-4 hours), no urgency.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Stable Oncology Patient (Primary diagnosis)
2. No other acute medical issues identified at this time.

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of non-emergency transport vehicle
- Confirmation of appointment time with health center
- Coordination of transfer with patient and health center

Final Diagnosis

Final Diagnosis: Stable Oncology Patient, Scheduled Transfer
Key Findings:
- Patient's condition remained stable during the transfer
- Patient arrived at the health center for scheduled chemotherapy
- No medical complications during transport

Outcome validated F4 priority assignment. Routine transport was appropriate for the patient's stable condition.

Learning Points:
1. F4 classification was appropriate given the patient's stable condition and scheduled appointment.
2. No medical intervention was required during transport.
3. Communication with the health center and patient ensured a smooth transfer process.

Emergency Call Transcript