Emergency Scenario 600_f2_147

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail shop 'Bókabúðin'. One-story building constructed in 1965, large glass storefront facing the street. Main entrance at street level, no stairs. No security system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0915° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and anxious. Patient is conscious and able to speak in short sentences. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, previous MI 5 years ago. Medications: Aspirin 75mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Ramipril 5mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient started experiencing chest pain while working in his shop
1317 hours: Patient's pain intensified, developed shortness of breath
1318 hours: Patient sat down, called his son for help
1320 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1322 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain, pale and diaphoretic

Prior Events: Patient reports feeling well earlier today. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a smoker, approximately 1 pack per day. No recent changes in medication.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms: chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Patient's history of previous MI and risk factors increase suspicion
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, requires evaluation)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent surgery or immobilization)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Aspirin administration if not already taken
- Oxygen therapy if saturation is low
- 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 terrible chest pain! I think he is having a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, in Akureyri. It's the bookshop on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working in the shop and suddenly grabbed his chest. He's sweating and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and he looks really scared. He says the pain is going down his arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He had a heart attack about five years ago. He takes medication for it.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Has he taken any aspirin today?
Caller I don't know, I don't think so. Thank you, I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_147

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:43:51.601966

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