Emergency Scenario 400_f2_6

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 2, 400 Ísafjörður, first floor apartment 1B. A two-story wooden building constructed in 1955. Main entrance has a simple lock. No elevator, stairwell access. Street parking available. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 66.0738° N, 23.1279° W. Nearest landmark: Ísafjörður harbor.
Municipality: Ísafjörður
Postal Code: 400

Emergency Details

Type: Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing chest pain. Primary symptoms: Substernal chest pain, described as pressure, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, nausea. Secondary symptoms: Diaphoresis, anxiety. Patient is conscious and alert, but distressed. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of chest pain while watching television
1432 hours: Pain intensified, patient became short of breath and nauseous
1435 hours: Patient called his wife, who is now calling emergency services
1437 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing chest pain, wife is with him.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, but nothing of this severity. Patient lives with his wife.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (Non-STEMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath)
- Patient has risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment
- Potential for progression to more severe cardiac event

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain pattern and risk factors)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Pain management protocols initiation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My husband has terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 2, apartment 1B, first floor in Ísafjörður.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV and suddenly clutched his chest. He says it feels like a heavy pressure and it's going down his arm. He is also having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and sweaty. He's very scared.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and try to keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 400_f2_6

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