Emergency Scenario 600_f2_130

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 21, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1955. Main entrance is on the street level, no steps. No elevator. Street parking available. No security features. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6825° N, 18.0887° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw. Secondary symptoms: Shortness of breath, sweating, nausea. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:15 hours: Patient started feeling mild discomfort in chest.
14:20 hours: Pain intensified, became crushing, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient became diaphoretic and short of breath.
14:25 hours: Patient called his son for help.
14:28 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
14:30 hours: Current time, patient still in chair, pale and distressed.

Prior Events: Patient had a routine check-up 6 months ago, blood pressure was slightly elevated. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient has been under moderate stress at work recently. Patient has a history of smoking but quit 5 years ago.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain with radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and onset)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of risk factors)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- 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, ground floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started feeling pain in his chest, and it got really bad. He's sweating and can't breathe well. It hurts a lot in his left arm too.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very pale and in a lot of pain. He looks really bad.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes medication for it. There is a history of heart problems in our family.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_130

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:41:01.241323

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