Emergency Scenario 600_f2_155

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri. Third floor apartment 3B. Five-story concrete residential building constructed in 1992. Main entrance requires key or intercom. One elevator and a central stairwell. Street parking available. Building equipped with a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0927° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, 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:
1430 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
1445 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath began
1450 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous
1452 hours: Patient called his son for help
1455 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1458 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, pale, and anxious

Prior Events: Patient reports several episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past few weeks, which he attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone but his son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on presenting symptoms
- Severe chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity of pain and diaphoresis)
3. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no reported leg pain or swelling)
4. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no reported tearing pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Rapid ECG acquisition
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration (if not already taken)
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started having chest pain about 30 minutes ago. It's really bad now, he's sweating and says his arm hurts.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks really pale and he's having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes several medications.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_155

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:45:12.103474

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