Emergency Scenario 600_f2_197

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, commercial building. Two-story concrete building, built in 1960, with a glass storefront and a single entrance. Street parking available. Building has a basic security system, no codes required for entry during business hours. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0913° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Possible Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
51-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset chest pain at his workplace. Primary symptoms: severe, crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: hypertension, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of severe chest pain
1316 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and short of breath
1317 hours: Patient reports pain radiating to his left arm and jaw
1318 hours: Patient asked his coworker to call emergency services
1320 hours: Current time, patient sitting in chair, still experiencing severe pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, managed with medications. Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion but nothing like this. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient reports high stress levels at work recently. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Possible Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptom presentation
- Severe chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and onset)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain)
5. Panic Attack (less likely, typical symptoms of AMI present)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My coworker is having terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri, it's a shop on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He suddenly grabbed his chest, he's sweating and says it's really bad pain. He's also having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but looks really pale and is in a lot of pain. He says the pain is going down his arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and cholesterol, he takes pills for it.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, I will wait here with him. Thank you!

Scenario Number: 600_f2_197

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:52:13.401269

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