Emergency Scenario 400_f1_5

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 2, 400 Ísafjörður, third floor apartment 3B. A four-story concrete building constructed in 1992. Main entrance is accessible via a coded door, code is 1987. There is an elevator and a central stairwell. Street parking is available. Building is equipped with a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 2°C, light snow, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 66.0738° N, 23.1252° W. Nearest landmark: Ísafjörður harbor.
Municipality: Ísafjörður
Postal Code: 400

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - STEMI
Priority Level: F1
Response Time Goal: Immediate (0-15 minutes)
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling faint and nauseous. Secondary symptoms: Anxiety, pale skin. Patient is conscious but distressed. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
1420 hours: Chest pain increased in severity, radiating to left arm
1422 hours: Patient became short of breath, started sweating
1424 hours: Patient felt faint, called his wife for help
1425 hours: Wife called emergency services
1427 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis

Prior Events: Patient had a similar episode 6 months ago, which was diagnosed as angina. Last medical check-up 2 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a former smoker (quit 5 years ago). No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Classic presentation of acute myocardial infarction with severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath
- High risk of life-threatening arrhythmias and cardiac arrest
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI - high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of pain and associated symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic chest pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate notification of hospital cardiac team
- Initiation of pre-hospital ECG
- Administration of aspirin (if not contraindicated) and oxygen
- Preparation for rapid transport to hospital with PCI capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My husband, he's having terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help immediately. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 2, apartment 3B, third floor in Ísafjörður.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started having chest pain a few minutes ago, and it’s getting worse. He says it’s going down his left arm. He's sweating and can’t breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very distressed. He feels faint and sick to his stomach.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has diabetes and high blood pressure. He takes pills for both. He had chest pain before, like angina, I think.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not give him anything to eat or drink. Keep him calm and wait for the paramedics to arrive.
Caller Okay, thank you! I will stay with him and try to keep him calm.

Scenario Number: 400_f1_5

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:49:30.112203

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