Emergency Scenario 900_f1_6

F1

Location Information

Full Location:
Heimagata 7, 900 Vestmannaeyjar. Single-family detached home, built in 1985, one story with concrete foundation and wood frame. Main entrance is at the front of the house, with a small porch. No security features. Current conditions: 10°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4405° N, 20.2696° 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:
55-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but appears distressed. Patient is sitting 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:
14:15 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while watching TV.
14:20 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, accompanied by shortness of breath.
14:22 hours: Patient started sweating profusely and felt nauseous.
14:25 hours: Patient called emergency services. Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain, feels dizzy and is struggling to breathe.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional chest discomfort in the past, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Father had a myocardial infarction at age 60.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Justification for F1 Classification:
- Classic presentation of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, and dyspnea.
- Time-critical condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent myocardial damage and cardiac arrest.
- High risk of sudden cardiac death.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. STEMI (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of pain and associated symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given lack of tearing pain and specific risk factors)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of pleuritic pain and specific risk factors)

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Early notification of hospital for potential cardiac catheterization lab activation.
- Initiate oxygen therapy, aspirin administration, and cardiac monitoring.
- Prepare for potential cardiac arrest and resuscitation.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! It's crushing me!
Dispatcher Okay, sir, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Heimagata 7 in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's like a heavy weight on my chest, it's going down my left arm and into my jaw. I can't breathe properly!
Dispatcher Are you sweating or feeling sick?
Caller Yes, I'm sweating a lot and I feel very nauseous, and dizzy. I think I'm going to pass out.
Dispatcher Okay, sir, stay calm. The ambulance is on its way. Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure and cholesterol. My father had a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move around. Stay where you are and try to take slow, deep breaths.
Caller Okay, I'll try. Please hurry!

Scenario Number: 900_f1_6

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:48:42.571010

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