Emergency Scenario 600_f2_115

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, commercial space. Single-story concrete building, constructed in 1965, with large storefront windows and a single main entrance facing the street. No internal security features. Street parking available. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6828° N, 18.0876° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, lightheadedness. Patient is conscious and alert, but appears anxious. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of severe chest pain while working at his desk.
1332 hours: Pain intensified, patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis.
1334 hours: Patient called his colleague for help, who then called emergency services.
1336 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain and related symptoms.

Prior Events: Patient reports having mild chest discomfort intermittently over the past few weeks, which he attributed to indigestion. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient works as an accountant and has a sedentary lifestyle.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms (severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, dyspnea)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize myocardial damage
- Patient risk factors (age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes) increase likelihood of ACS

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, requires evaluation)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but should be considered)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, but possible)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given symptom severity)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate ECG monitoring and acquisition
- Pain management protocols initiation
- Oxygen administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe chest pain! He's in his office, he looks really bad.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is the address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, ground floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the chest pain?
Caller He says it's crushing, it's going down his left arm and into his jaw. He's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very anxious. He looks pale. He says he feels nauseous.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him, keep him calm and do not let him move.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay here with him and wait for the ambulance.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_115

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:38:32.037711

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