Emergency Scenario 600_f2_122

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 19, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a commercial building. Building is a 2-story concrete structure built in 1965, main entrance has a single glass door, no elevator, secondary entrance at the rear with a metal door, street parking available, no security features, current weather: 8°C, overcast, light breeze, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6817° N, 18.0923° 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:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1445 hours: Patient reports onset of chest pain while working at his desk
1447 hours: Patient attempts to alleviate pain with rest, no relief
1450 hours: Pain intensifies, shortness of breath develops
1452 hours: Patient calls his son for help
1455 hours: Son arrives and calls emergency services
1458 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has had episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past, attributed to indigestion. No recent hospitalizations or surgeries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a serious cardiac event based on symptoms and risk factors
- Chest pain, radiating to the arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to minimize cardiac damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given presentation)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity of symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- 12-lead ECG acquisition
- 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! I think it's his heart.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 19 in Akureyri, first floor office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk and suddenly started complaining of severe chest pain. He's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's very anxious and in a lot of pain. He said the pain is going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medications for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. I'll tell you how to give him aspirin if you have some.
Caller Okay, thank you. We have aspirin here, I will wait with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_122

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:39:41.377378

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