Emergency Scenario 600_f2_143

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a commercial building. Two-story concrete building constructed in 1965. Main entrance is street level, no steps. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has basic security with standard locks. Current conditions: 7°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6819° N, 18.0903° 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: Substernal chest pain, described as crushing, radiating to left arm and jaw. Secondary symptoms: Diaphoresis, nausea, shortness of breath. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1420 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1425 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseated
1427 hours: Patient called his colleague for help
1430 hours: Colleague called emergency services
1432 hours: Current time, patient still sitting in chair, experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past month, attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker, but has a family history of heart disease.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on symptoms (chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, nausea)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention
- Potential for life-threatening complications

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pericarditis (less likely, pain is not pleuritic)
5. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no risk factors)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- ECG monitoring
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe chest pain! He looks very bad.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, in Akureyri. Ground floor office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining of chest pain, now it's very strong. He says it's going down his left arm and jaw. He's sweating and feels sick.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very pale and anxious. He's having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Does he have any aspirin with him?
Caller I will check... yes, I found some. What should I do?
Dispatcher Give him one 300mg aspirin tablet to chew if he is able to swallow. The ambulance is arriving soon.
Caller Okay, I've given him the aspirin, he's chewing it now. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_143

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:43:11.609664

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