Emergency Scenario 780_f1_12

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarbraut 12, 780 Höfn, second floor apartment 2B. Three-story concrete residential building constructed in 1985. Main entrance requires key or intercom. One elevator and central stairwell. Street parking available. Building equipped with fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 64.2516° N, 15.2093° W. Nearest landmark: Höfn Harbour.
Municipality: Höfn
Postal Code: 780

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - STEMI
Priority Level: F1
Response Time Goal: Immediate (0-15 minutes)
Description:
68-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 sitting on the sofa in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1415 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath developed.
1417 hours: Patient became diaphoretic, experienced nausea and dizziness.
1420 hours: Patient called emergency services.
1422 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports similar but less severe episodes of chest discomfort in the past few months. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient lives alone, but his 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 and associated symptoms is highly suggestive of a STEMI
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate intervention to minimize myocardial damage
- Presence of diaphoresis, shortness of breath, and nausea further increases suspicion of cardiac event

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI - highest probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of pain and associated symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no reported pleuritic chest pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition and transmission
- Activation of local STEMI protocol
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with PCI capabilities
- Early notification of hospital emergency department and cardiology team

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller 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 Hafnarbraut 12, apartment 2B, second floor in Höfn.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I started feeling this pain in my chest, and it’s getting worse. It's going down my left arm and into my jaw, I'm also feeling sick and sweaty.
Dispatcher Are you having trouble breathing?
Caller Yes, I am, it's hard to breathe. I feel dizzy too.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller Yes, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I take metformin, atorvastatin, and lisinopril.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 780_f1_12

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:14:18.889817

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