Emergency Scenario 600_f2_157

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story commercial building, built in 1955, concrete structure with large display windows. Main entrance at street level, no security features. Street parking available. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0892° 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, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Secondary symptoms: Dizziness, anxiety. Patient is pale and distressed. Patient is conscious and able to speak. Patient is sitting on a chair in the back office of his shop. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg BID, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg 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 while working
1440 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, accompanied by shortness of breath and sweating
1445 hours: Patient sat down, feeling dizzy and nauseous
1448 hours: Patient asked his employee to call emergency services
1450 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, pale, distressed, experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient has a family history of heart disease.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Classic symptoms of AMI: severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- High risk factors: age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to minimize cardiac damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and onset)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of pleuritic pain)
5. Musculoskeletal chest pain (less likely given severity and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Preparation for possible administration of aspirin and nitroglycerin
- Transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My boss is having terrible chest pain! He's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23 in Akureyri. It's a shop, on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working and suddenly grabbed his chest. He said it feels like something is crushing him. His left arm is hurting too.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's pale and looks very bad. He says he feels sick to his stomach.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him and try to keep him calm. Do not give him anything to eat or drink.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_157

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:45:32.645831

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