Emergency Scenario 600_f2_198

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in 1955. Main entrance is street-level with a single door. No elevator. Street parking available. Building is equipped with smoke detectors. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light breeze, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6834° N, 18.0925° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
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, diaphoresis. Patient reports sudden onset of symptoms while watching television. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting on a sofa in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metoprolol 50mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Metformin 500mg twice daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient was watching television when he experienced sudden onset of chest pain.
1432 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to his left arm and jaw, patient became short of breath and sweaty.
1435 hours: Patient called his son for help.
1438 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1440 hours: Current time, patient is sitting on the sofa, experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, managed with medication. Last ECG 6 months ago was normal. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 2 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis)
- Patient has risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability, cannot be ruled out without ECG)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no reported pleuritic pain)

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 father 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 96 in Akureyri, ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV and suddenly started complaining of chest pain. He's sweating and his left arm hurts too.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks very pale and he's breathing fast. He says he feels nauseous.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medications for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not let him move too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_198

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:52:23.702757

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