Emergency Scenario 600_f2_194

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 22, 600 Akureyri, second floor, office 203. Three-story commercial building, constructed in 1995. Main entrance has a keypad, code is 1234. Elevator and central stairwell available. Street parking available. Building has fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0911° 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 15-20 minutes
Description:
55-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is conscious but distressed. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:30.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient started feeling mild discomfort in his chest
1350 hours: Chest pain increased in intensity, began radiating to left arm and jaw
1352 hours: Patient experienced shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1355 hours: Patient called his colleague for help, colleague called emergency services
1357 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in his office chair, experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort over the past few months, attributed to stress. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker, reports a sedentary lifestyle.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on symptom presentation and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, associated with shortness of breath and diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain pattern inconsistent)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- 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 colleague is having terrible chest pain! He's in his office, I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help right away. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 22, office 203, second floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He suddenly grabbed his chest and said it hurt really bad. He's sweating and looks pale. He said his arm hurts too.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's in a lot of pain and looks scared. He's having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions that you know of?
Caller He has high blood pressure and cholesterol. He takes pills for them. I think he also takes aspirin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please try to keep him calm and do not let him move around. I'll stay on the line until help arrives.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_194

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