Emergency Scenario 900_f1_12

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Heiðarvegur 18, 900 Vestmannaeyjar. Two-story residential building, built in 1985. Main entrance with key access. Stairwell only, no elevator. Street parking available. Building has a basic smoke alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4403° N, 20.2715° W. Nearest landmark: Vestmannaeyjar Hospital.
Municipality: Vestmannaeyjar
Postal Code: 900

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - STEMI
Priority Level: F1
Response Time Goal: Immediate (0-15 minutes)
Description:
51-year-old male, severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, lightheadedness. Patient is pale, anxious. Patient is sitting upright on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of severe chest pain while watching TV.
1432 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm, patient became short of breath and diaphoretic.
1434 hours: Patient attempted to take antacids, no relief.
1435 hours: Patient called emergency services.
1436 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient had a routine checkup 6 months ago, blood pressure slightly elevated. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few months, but never this severe. Patient is a smoker, 1 pack per day for 30 years.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Justification for F1 Classification:
- High probability of acute myocardial infarction based on classic symptoms (crushing chest pain, radiation to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis).
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate intervention to limit myocardial damage.
- Symptoms consistent with acute coronary syndrome.
- Patient has risk factors for cardiac disease.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. STEMI (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent surgery or prolonged immobilization)
5. Pericarditis (less likely, pain is not positional)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Immediate notification of hospital for cardiac alert activation.
- Pre-hospital ECG acquisition and interpretation.
- Administration of aspirin if no contraindications.
- Oxygen administration if SpO2 is below 94%.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I... I think I'm having a heart attack! My chest is killing me!
Dispatcher Okay, sir, I'm sending help right away. Can you tell me your address?
Caller It's Heiðarvegur 18, in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Okay, help is on its way. What exactly does the pain feel like?
Caller It's like... like a crushing weight on my chest! It's going down my left arm! I can't breathe!
Dispatcher Are you sweating? Do you feel sick to your stomach?
Caller Yes, I'm sweating like crazy, and I feel really nauseous. I'm so scared...
Dispatcher Okay, sir, stay calm, help is very close. Do you have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I take Amlodipine and Atorvastatin. Please, hurry!
Dispatcher The ambulance is on its way. Stay on the line with me, try to take slow, deep breaths, and don't move too much. I'm going to stay with you until they arrive.
Caller Okay, okay... thank you... I'm trying to breathe... it hurts so much...

Scenario Number: 900_f1_12

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