Emergency Scenario 735_f1_2

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnargata 18, 735 Norðfjörður. Two-story wooden residential building built in 1955. Main entrance is at street level, no steps. No elevator, interior staircase to second floor. Street parking available. No known security features. Current conditions: 3°C, light snow, reduced visibility due to snow. GPS coordinates: 65.2058° N, 13.9752° W. Nearest landmark: Norðfjörður Harbour.
Municipality: Norðfjörður
Postal Code: 735

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 is pale and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but appears distressed. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, previous MI 5 years ago. Medications: Aspirin 75mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Ramipril 5mg daily, Metoprolol 50mg twice daily. Allergies: None known. Last meal was a light breakfast at 07:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
0900 hours: Patient woke up feeling well.
0915 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort.
0920 hours: Chest pain became severe, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient became diaphoretic and short of breath.
0922 hours: Patient called his son for help.
0925 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
0927 hours: Current time, patient is sitting on the couch, pale and distressed.

Prior Events: Patient had a myocardial infarction 5 years ago and underwent angioplasty with stent placement. No recent changes in medication or health status. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Severe, crushing chest pain with radiation, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath are highly indicative of a STEMI.
- History of previous MI significantly increases risk.
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent myocardial damage and potential death.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. STEMI (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given absence of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given absence of pleuritic pain and hemoptysis)

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Early notification to nearest PCI-capable hospital.
- Pre-hospital ECG acquisition and transmission if possible.
- Initiate oxygen therapy and aspirin administration if not already taken.
- Prepare for immediate transport to hospital for PCI.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! He can't breathe properly and he's sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnargata 18, in Norðfjörður. It's a two-story house.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was fine this morning, then suddenly he started having this awful chest pain. It's going down his arm and up to his jaw, he says.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and seems very scared. He's breathing fast.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he had a heart attack before and he takes pills for blood pressure and cholesterol.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do you know if he has taken his aspirin today?
Caller I'm not sure, I will check now. Yes, he says he took it this morning.
Dispatcher Okay, stay with him and keep him calm. Do not let him move around too much. Help is on its way.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 735_f1_2

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