Emergency Scenario 600_f2_162

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of the commercial building. The building is a two-story structure built in 1965, with large storefront windows facing the street. Main entrance is at street level, no steps. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0917° 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:
55-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient reports feeling sudden chest discomfort
1332 hours: Pain intensifies, radiating to the left arm
1333 hours: Patient experiences shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1335 hours: Patient calls emergency services
1337 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has had occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past, which he attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient reports increased stress at work recently.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate intervention to reduce myocardial damage
- Patient at risk for hemodynamic instability

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity of pain and diaphoresis)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given absence of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of pleuritic chest pain)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I think I'm having a heart attack! I have terrible chest pain!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. It's a commercial building, ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing, like something is squeezing my chest. It's going down my left arm too. I can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Are you sweating? Do you feel dizzy?
Caller Yes, I'm sweating a lot, and I feel dizzy. I think I'm going to be sick.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My father had heart problems.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move around too much.
Caller Okay, I'll wait here. Please hurry!

Scenario Number: 600_f2_162

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