Emergency Scenario 600_f2_127

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 21, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a commercial building, previously a bakery. Single-story structure with large storefront windows. Main entrance is accessible from the street, no steps. Rear entrance is locked. Building is approximately 60 years old, concrete construction. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6825° N, 18.0912° 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 15 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded. Patient is pale and appears distressed. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:30.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient was working at his desk when he experienced sudden onset of chest pain
1346 hours: Patient reports pain radiating to his left arm and jaw, feeling short of breath
1347 hours: Patient called his son for help
1350 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1352 hours: Current time, patient is still in office, complaining of severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past month, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has been under increased stress at work recently. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given primary symptoms)
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration if not already taken
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having 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 21, in Akureyri. It's a shop, ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working and suddenly started complaining of chest pain. It's really bad, he's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but in a lot of pain. He says it's going down his arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. And his father had heart problems.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him and try to keep him calm. Has he taken any aspirin today?
Caller I don't know, I'll check. He takes one everyday but I don't know if he's taken it today. I'll wait with him, thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_127

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