Emergency Scenario 600_f2_178

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, third floor office 3B. A five-story concrete building built in 1995. Main entrance has a security code. Elevator and central staircase available. Street parking available, with limited spots. Building has fire alarm system and sprinklers. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0912° 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 20 minutes
Description:
52-year-old male, sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling dizzy and nauseous. Secondary symptoms: Mild anxiety. Patient is sitting in his office chair, pale and distressed. Medical history: Hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient reports feeling sudden onset of chest pain while working at his desk.
1411 hours: Pain increases in severity, patient reports shortness of breath and dizziness.
1412 hours: Patient calls emergency services. Patient is pale and sweating.
1414 hours: Current time, patient still in office chair, experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past month, attributed to indigestion. No prior heart attacks or significant cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a sedentary lifestyle, works long hours at his desk.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of significant cardiac event based on classic symptoms of ACS
- Patient reports severe chest pain, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina (less likely given severity and onset)
3. Pulmonary Embolism (possible, less likely given absence of other risk factors)
4. Aortic Dissection (less likely given lack of tearing pain)
5. Musculoskeletal Pain (less likely given symptom presentation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring initiation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! It's really bad.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, office 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I was just sitting at my desk, and suddenly this crushing pain started in my chest. It's going down my left arm, and I can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Are you feeling dizzy or nauseous?
Caller Yes, I feel really dizzy and a bit sick to my stomach. I'm sweating a lot too.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high cholesterol. My father had a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move too much. Do you have any aspirin with you?
Caller Yes, I have some. Should I take it?
Dispatcher Yes, take one aspirin now if you can. The ambulance is on its way. Keep me on the line if you can.
Caller Okay, I've taken one. I'm still in pain, but I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_178

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:49:02.109695

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