Emergency Scenario 600_f2_140

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor, apartment 3B. A five-story concrete building built in 1968. Main entrance has a coded lock. Elevator and stairwell access available. Street parking is available. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, cloudy, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° 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 20 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Secondary symptoms: Anxiety, restlessness. Patient is conscious and alert but appears distressed. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while watching TV.
1435 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath started.
1438 hours: Patient developed nausea and diaphoresis, felt lightheaded.
1440 hours: Patient called his son for help.
1442 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1445 hours: Current time, patient still sitting in chair, experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, but reports this pain is much worse. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent changes in medication. Patient has been compliant with his prescribed medications. Reports no recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Patient has multiple risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

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 specific risk factors reported)
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 contraindicated
- 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! He can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started having chest pain about 15 minutes ago, and it's getting worse. He says it's like a crushing pain and 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 looks really bad.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for all of that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_140

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:42:41.878689

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