Emergency Scenario 600_f1_1

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 95, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A five-story concrete apartment building constructed in 1995. Main entrance has an electronic lock, code required. Elevator and central stairwell available. Street parking and limited private parking. Building has a fire suppression system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6811° N, 18.0925° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

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. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, previous MI 5 years ago. Medications: Aspirin 75mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Metoprolol 50mg twice daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
13:45 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
13:50 hours: Chest pain became severe, radiating to left arm and jaw
13:52 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis
13:55 hours: Patient called emergency services
13:57 hours: Current time, patient is sitting on a chair, experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient had a previous myocardial infarction 5 years ago, treated with angioplasty and stenting. Patient reports no recent changes in his medications or lifestyle. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Justification for F1 Classification:
- High probability of acute myocardial infarction based on classic symptoms (crushing chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath)
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate intervention (fibrinolysis or primary PCI)
- High risk of life-threatening complications (arrhythmias, cardiac arrest)

Differential Diagnoses:
1. STEMI (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of pain and ST elevation)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain)

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Pre-hospital ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Early hospital notification for activation of cardiac catheterization lab
- Oxygen administration and IV access
- Administration of aspirin and other medications per protocol

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I... I think I'm having a heart attack! My chest hurts really bad!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help right away. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 95, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain? Where does it hurt?
Caller It's... crushing... in my chest. It's going down my left arm and my jaw. I can't breathe.
Dispatcher Are you feeling sweaty or dizzy?
Caller Yes... I'm sweating a lot and I feel lightheaded.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure and cholesterol... and I had a heart attack before.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please try to stay calm and don't move around too much.
Caller Okay... I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f1_1

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