Emergency Scenario 600_f2_117

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail space. Single-story commercial building built in 1965, renovated in 2010. Main entrance faces the street, secondary entrance in the back alley. No elevators, no stairs. Street parking available. Building equipped with basic fire extinguishers. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0921° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling of impending doom. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in the back office of his shop. Medical history: Hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg 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
1418 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and sweating
1420 hours: Patient called his son, who then called emergency services
1423 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has had no prior history of chest pain or cardiac events. Patient reported recent stress due to family issues. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker, drinks alcohol occasionally.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiation to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely given symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no specific risk factors)
5. Pericarditis (less likely, pain not positional)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy
- Administration of aspirin (if not already taken) and nitroglycerin (if indicated)
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! He says it's crushing, and he can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. It's his shop, on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining of chest pain about 15 minutes ago. It got much worse very quickly. He's sweating and looks very pale.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very distressed. He says his arm hurts too. He's very scared.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes pills for both, and aspirin daily.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm and comfortable. Don't let him move too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_117

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:38:52.116274

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