Emergency Scenario 600_f2_151

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Second floor office, accessed by stairs and elevator. Concrete building, constructed in 1990. Main entrance faces Hafnarstræti. No known security features. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0895° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Possible Cardiac Event
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
55-year-old male, sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Substernal chest pain described as 'crushing', radiating to the left arm and jaw. Secondary symptoms: Diaphoresis, nausea, shortness of breath. Patient is conscious and anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting upright at his desk. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:30.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of chest pain while working at his desk.
1346 hours: Patient experiences increasing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw. Reports shortness of breath and nausea.
1347 hours: Patient calls colleague for help.
1348 hours: Colleague calls emergency services.
1350 hours: Current time, patient is sitting upright, pale, and diaphoretic. No prior incidents of chest pain, but reports feeling unwell for the past few days, attributing it to stress. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent hospitalizations.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to minimize cardiac damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, requires further evaluation)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but must be considered)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given presentation)
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Administration of aspirin and oxygen
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe chest pain! He's in a lot of pain, I think he needs an ambulance right away.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, second floor office in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just working at his desk, and then he suddenly grabbed his chest. He said it feels like 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 pale and sweating a lot. He's also having trouble breathing and feels sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes medication for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please keep him calm and stay with him. Do not give him anything to eat or drink.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay here with him and wait.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_151

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:44:32.019941

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