Emergency Scenario 600_f2_133

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story commercial building, built in 1960. Main entrance is street-level with double glass doors. No elevator. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6837° N, 18.0921° W. Nearest landmark: The Cultural Centre Hof.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15-30 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Patient is alert but anxious. 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 lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1500 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1515 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath began
1520 hours: Patient became diaphoretic, felt lightheaded
1525 hours: Patient called his son, who then called emergency services
1528 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, clutching his chest.

Prior Events: Patient reports a family history of heart disease. He has had episodes of mild chest pain in the past but never this severe. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient was at work when symptoms began.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Severe chest pain with classic ACS symptoms (radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis)
- High risk patient with multiple cardiac risk factors
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention to minimize myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no reported pleuritic chest pain or sudden onset)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring 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 severe chest pain! He's in a lot of pain and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining of chest pain about 30 minutes ago, and now it's really bad. He says it's going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and sweating. He says he feels dizzy.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_133

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:41:31.134391

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