Emergency Scenario 600_f2_200

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, Ground floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in 1935, used as a small office. Main entrance at street level, no elevator. Street parking available. Building equipped with basic fire extinguishers. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0897° 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:
58-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient reports feeling mild discomfort in his chest
1415 hours: Chest pain becomes severe, radiating to left arm and jaw
1416 hours: Patient experiences shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1418 hours: Patient called his colleague for help
1420 hours: Colleague called emergency services
1422 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports experiencing mild chest discomfort occasionally over the past few weeks, attributed it to indigestion. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient works as a financial advisor.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and 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 risk factors)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Administration of aspirin and oxygen if indicated
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe chest pain! He says it feels like crushing pain.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk and suddenly grabbed his chest. He says it hurts really bad and is going down his arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but looks very pale and is sweating a lot. He's having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes medication for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Does he have any aspirin with him?
Caller I don't think so, I'll look around. Thank you, I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_200

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