Emergency Scenario 600_f2_203

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in 1955. Main entrance faces the street, with a small step up. No elevator. Street parking available. Building is not equipped with fire suppression system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6832° N, 18.0921° 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 sudden onset chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling anxious and lightheaded. Secondary symptoms: Nausea. Patient is conscious but appears distressed. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1320 hours: Chest pain intensified, became severe and radiating
1322 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1325 hours: Patient called his son for help
1328 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1330 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few weeks, attributed to indigestion. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but must be considered)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, but must be considered)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely given the severity and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and transmission
- Administration of aspirin if not contraindicated
- Oxygen administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father 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. We're on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting down and suddenly he said he felt this crushing pain in his chest. It's going down his arm. He's sweating and can barely breathe.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks really bad. He's very pale and says he feels sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He takes pills for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do you have any aspirin available?
Caller Yes, I think so. Should I give it to him?
Dispatcher If he is not allergic, give him one adult dose, usually 300mg. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, I will. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_203

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:53:14.013767

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