Emergency Scenario 600_f1_10

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri, second floor apartment 2B. Three-story brick building constructed in 1965. Main entrance requires key or intercom. One narrow stairwell. Street parking available. Building has basic fire safety equipment. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6832° N, 18.0927° 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:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient appears pale and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but agitated. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, previous angina. Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1420 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1422 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1425 hours: Patient called emergency services
1427 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of angina, but this episode is described as much more severe. Last ECG 6 months ago showed stable angina. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 2 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife, who is also present.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Classic presentation of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath.
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate intervention to minimize myocardial damage and risk of cardiac arrest.
- High probability of life-threatening arrhythmia or hemodynamic instability.

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

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ALS ambulance with pre-hospital ECG capabilities
- Pre-notification of hospital emergency department for potential cardiac catheterization lab activation
- Oxygen administration and monitoring, if available, by caller
- Immediate transport to the nearest hospital with PCI capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My husband is 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 96, apartment 2B, second floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what's happening?
Caller He started feeling bad about fifteen minutes ago. Now his chest hurts so bad, it's like a crushing pain. It's going down his left arm and his jaw. He can barely breathe and is sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, but he's pale and looks very scared. He's saying he feels dizzy and nauseous.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He's had angina before but this is much worse.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm. Don't let him move around too much. Do you have any aspirin in the house?
Caller Yes, he takes a low dose daily. Should I give him another one?
Dispatcher Yes, if he can swallow, give him one now. The paramedics will be there very soon.
Caller Okay, I've given him the aspirin. I'm so scared, please hurry!

Scenario Number: 600_f1_10

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