Emergency Scenario 600_f2_185

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building, built in 1935, with a single main entrance facing the street. No elevator. Street parking available. Building is a commercial space with retail on the ground floor and offices above. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6812° N, 18.0915° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
55-year-old male, experiencing 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 is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in the office. Medical history: Hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1320 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to the left arm, accompanied by shortness of breath.
1322 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous.
1325 hours: Patient called his colleague for help, who then called emergency services.
1327 hours: Current time, patient is sitting down, experiencing severe pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past month, but no previous severe episodes. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient works in an office environment.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis)
- Potential for rapid deterioration and life-threatening complications
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given presentation)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Aspirin administration if not contraindicated
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe 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, ground floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started having chest pain about 15 minutes ago. It's really bad now, he's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but in a lot of pain. He says it's going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes medication for it.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not give him anything to eat or drink. Try to keep him calm.
Caller Okay, I will. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_185

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:50:12.187082

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