Emergency Scenario 600_f2_195

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building, built in 1925. Main entrance facing the street, no elevator. Parking on street or nearby parking lot. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6828° N, 18.0876° 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:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, sweating. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient reports onset of chest pain while working at his desk.
1435 hours: Pain intensifies, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient becomes short of breath.
1437 hours: Patient feels nauseous and dizzy, breaks out in a sweat.
1440 hours: Patient calls emergency services.
1442 hours: Current time, patient still sitting in chair, experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient has had several episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past few months, attributed to indigestion. No recent hospitalizations. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic presentation of chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis.
- Patient has multiple risk factors for ACS (hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of shortness of breath)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain not related to meals)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring
- 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 crushing and going down my left arm.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, in Akureyri, the ground floor office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I was just sitting at my desk when this pain started. It's really bad, I can't breathe well and I feel nauseous.
Dispatcher Are you sweating or feeling dizzy?
Caller Yes, I'm sweating a lot and I feel really dizzy.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, I have high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you, I will try.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_195

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:51:53.411325

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