Emergency Scenario 600_f1_8

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 91, 600 Akureyri. Second floor of a three-story commercial building, built in 1968, with a mix of retail and office spaces. Main entrance on Hafnarstræti, with a secondary entrance from the back alley, both accessible via stairs. No elevator available. Street parking is available in front of the building. Building is equipped with a basic fire alarm system. Current weather: 7°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6828° N, 18.0915° 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:
58-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, lightheadedness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:15 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
14:20 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, associated with shortness of breath
14:22 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous
14:25 hours: Patient called emergency services
14:26 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, attributed to indigestion. No prior hospitalizations for cardiac issues. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has been under increased stress at work recently.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, associated with shortness of breath and diaphoresis
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event requiring immediate intervention
- Time-critical condition with potential for rapid deterioration

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute 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 reported pleuritic pain or hemoptysis)

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Pre-arrival instructions for patient to chew aspirin if available
- Early notification of the nearest hospital with PCI capabilities
- Preparation for rapid transport and cardiac monitoring

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. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 91, second floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's... crushing, like someone is sitting on my chest. It's going down my left arm. I can't breathe.
Dispatcher Are you sweating or feeling sick to your stomach?
Caller Yes, I'm sweating a lot, and I feel nauseous. I'm really scared.
Dispatcher Do you have any aspirin available? If so, chew one now.
Caller Yes, I do, I'm chewing it now. Please hurry!
Dispatcher The ambulance is on its way. Stay on the line with me and try to stay calm.
Caller Okay, I'll try. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f1_8

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:55:11.725924

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