Emergency Scenario 600_f2_150

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor retail space, former bookstore. One-story brick building, constructed in 1955, renovated in 2010. Main entrance on Hafnarstræti, secondary rear entrance from parking lot. No security features. Street parking available. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6813° N, 18.0917° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Cardiac
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw. Secondary symptoms: Shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in the retail space. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. Known allergy: Penicillin. Last meal was lunch at 13:00, consisting of a sandwich and coffee.

History of Events

Timeline:
1445 hours: Patient started experiencing chest discomfort, initially mild
1450 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1452 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and short of breath
1454 hours: Patient called his son, who then called emergency services
1456 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain, sitting on a chair.

Prior Events: Patient has had no prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion, which he attributed to indigestion. Patient is a smoker, approximately 10 cigarettes per day.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms: crushing chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis
- Patient's medical history includes risk factors: hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, smoking
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid assessment and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely due to severity and sudden onset)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain)
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (less likely given severity and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration (if not already taken)
- 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 it's his heart.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri, it's the old bookstore.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He just started complaining of chest pain, really bad pain, and he's sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's really scared and pale.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. And he takes medication for it.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please stay with him and keep him calm. Don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_150

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