Emergency Scenario 465_f1_4

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnargata 14, 465 Bíldudalur, ground floor of a single-story residential building. Constructed in 1965, concrete structure. Main entrance at street level, no stairs. No security features. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.7321° N, 23.5379° W. Nearest landmark: Bíldudalur harbor.
Municipality: Bíldudalur
Postal Code: 465

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 and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded. Patient is pale and anxious. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00. Smoker (20 cigarettes per day).

History of Events

Timeline:
14:30 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort.
14:45 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, accompanied by shortness of breath.
14:50 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and lightheaded. Patient called emergency services.
14:52 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, pale and anxious.

Prior Events: Patient reports similar episodes of chest discomfort in the past few months, but less severe. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a family history of heart disease. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Classic symptoms of acute myocardial infarction: severe, crushing chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath.
- High risk patient with known cardiovascular risk factors.
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate intervention to minimize myocardial damage.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. STEMI (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity and symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of dyspnea)

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Pre-arrival instructions for patient to chew aspirin (300mg if available).
- Early hospital notification with cardiac catheterization lab capability.
- ECG acquisition as soon as possible.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I have terrible chest pain! It's crushing, I can't breathe!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help right away. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnargata 14, in Bíldudalur.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller It started as a discomfort, but now it's so bad, my chest feels like it's being crushed! It's going down my left arm and into my jaw! I'm sweating and feel dizzy.
Dispatcher Are you still conscious?
Caller Yes, I'm awake, but I feel awful. I'm really scared.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Dispatcher Do you take any medications for these conditions?
Caller Yes, Metformin, Lisinopril, and Atorvastatin. I'm also a smoker.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do you have any aspirin?
Caller Yes, I think so.
Dispatcher If you have aspirin, chew one or two tablets now, if you can. Do not get up and walk around. Just sit and wait for help. They will be there soon.
Caller Okay, I will. Thank you!

Scenario Number: 465_f1_4

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:05:53.935942

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