Emergency Scenario 600_f2_146

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, first floor apartment 1B. Three-story wooden building constructed in 1955. Main entrance is street level, no elevator. Two entrances, front and back, both accessible. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6812° N, 18.0894° 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:
66-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling very anxious and lightheaded. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, mild dizziness. Patient is conscious and able to speak in short sentences. Patient sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, previous smoking history (quit 5 years ago). Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while watching TV
1410 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath began
1415 hours: Patient became diaphoretic, felt lightheaded
1418 hours: Patient called his son for help
1420 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services
1422 hours: Current time, patient still sitting, experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, attributed to indigestion. No prior hospitalizations for cardiac issues. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, anxiety
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, requires further assessment)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no history of DVT or recent surgery)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Administration of aspirin if not already taken
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe chest pain! He says it's like a crushing pain and he can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, apartment 1B, first floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just watching TV and started complaining about chest pain. Now it's really bad, he's sweating and looks pale.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's breathing fast and says his arm hurts too.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes some pills for that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_146

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:43:41.184192

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