Emergency Scenario 600_f2_137

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 22, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story wooden commercial building, built in 1950, with a single main entrance facing the street. Street parking available. The building is a small retail shop. Current conditions: 7°C, cloudy, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6811° N, 18.0922° 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:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea. Patient reports sudden onset of symptoms while working in his shop. Secondary symptoms: Anxiety, dizziness. Patient is conscious and alert, but pale and diaphoretic. Medical history: History of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:30 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of chest pain while lifting a box in his shop
14:32 hours: Patient experiences radiating pain to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, and sweating
14:34 hours: Patient sat down and called his son for help
14:36 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services
14:38 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion, but no prior episodes of this severity. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is generally active and works in his shop daily. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of ACS based on classical presentation of severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath
- Patient has significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention to limit myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no back pain or pulse deficit)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given no pleuritic chest pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring initiation
- Oxygen administration
- 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 severe chest pain! I think he is having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 22, in Akureyri. It's a shop on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was lifting a box and suddenly grabbed his chest, he says 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 looks very pale and is in a lot of pain. He says it's going down his arm and jaw.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him and try to keep him calm. Don't let him move too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_137

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:42:11.275888

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