Emergency Scenario 600_f2_196

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, first floor of a two-story commercial building. Constructed in 1965, concrete structure. Main entrance on Hafnarstræti, secondary entrance on the side alley. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has a basic alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6825° 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:
68-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient is pale and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1445 hours: Patient began experiencing chest pain while working at his desk
1447 hours: Pain intensified, patient became short of breath and diaphoretic
1448 hours: Patient called his son for help, who is now calling emergency services
1450 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in chair, pale and distressed

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, but no prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a family history of heart disease. Patient has been under stress lately due to work deadlines.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath
- Patient has multiple risk factors for heart disease (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to limit myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina (less likely given severity and onset)
3. Pulmonary Embolism (possible, but less likely given lack of pleuritic pain)
4. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but cannot be ruled out based on current information)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (unlikely given the nature of the symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities, including ECG monitoring
- Immediate administration of aspirin (if not already taken) and oxygen
- Preparation for rapid transport to the nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab
- Early notification of hospital to prepare for potential STEMI activation

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe chest pain! He's at his office on Hafnarstræti, number 23.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's really bad, he says it feels like crushing, and it's going down his left arm. He's also having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's very pale and sweating a lot. He looks really scared.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He takes medications for all of those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not let him move, try to keep him calm. I'll stay on the line with you.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_196

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:52:03.270645

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