Emergency Scenario 600_f1_15

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 91, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A three-story concrete building constructed in 1968. Main entrance is accessible via a coded lock (code: 1478). No elevator, access via a central stairwell. Street parking available. Building is equipped with a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6817° N, 18.0922° 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:
61-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is conscious but distressed. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg BID, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Aspirin 81mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient began experiencing chest discomfort while watching TV
1415 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, accompanied by shortness of breath
1418 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous
1420 hours: Patient called his son, who is now calling emergency services
1422 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain and distress

Prior Events: Patient has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. He had a routine check-up 6 months ago, which showed no significant changes. He has been experiencing mild intermittent chest discomfort for the past few weeks, but attributed it to indigestion. He has no prior history of heart attack or stroke. No recent illnesses or injuries. He lives with his wife.

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
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent irreversible myocardial damage
- High risk of cardiac arrest or other life-threatening complications

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

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Pre-hospital ECG acquisition and transmission
- Notification of receiving hospital for potential PCI activation
- Administration of oxygen, aspirin, and other appropriate medications
- Preparation for potential cardiac arrest

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe 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 91, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV, and he started complaining about chest pain. It's really bad, he says it's crushing, and it's going down his left arm. He's sweating and looks really pale.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very distressed. He says he feels like he can't breathe properly and he's nauseous.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes medication for all of that. He also takes a daily aspirin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him, try to keep him calm, and don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you, I'll stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f1_15

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