Emergency Scenario 600_f2_204

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 25, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A five-story concrete building constructed in 1995. Main entrance with a coded lock (code: 1975). Elevator and central stairwell access. Street parking available, but can be limited during peak hours. Building equipped with smoke detectors and fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6819° N, 18.0909° 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: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling dizzy and nauseous. Patient is pale and anxious. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Aspirin 81mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient was watching TV, felt sudden onset of severe chest pain.
1416 hours: Pain became more intense, radiating to left arm and jaw, associated with shortness of breath.
1417 hours: Patient felt dizzy and nauseous, started sweating profusely.
1418 hours: Patient called his son for help, who then called emergency services.
1420 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain, sitting on his sofa, pale and anxious.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, managed with medication. No recent changes in medication. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but his son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on classic symptoms.
- Chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, associated with diaphoresis and shortness of breath.
- Patient has multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease.
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention to minimize myocardial damage.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, but cannot rule out AMI)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but must consider)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given the symptoms)
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux (less likely given the severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Immediate dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Continuous cardiac monitoring and ECG assessment.
- Oxygen administration.
- Aspirin administration if not already taken.
- Pain management protocols initiation.
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is 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 25, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting watching TV, and he suddenly grabbed his chest. He's in a lot of pain, and he's sweating.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he says the pain is going down his left arm and jaw. He is also very short of breath.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him, try to keep him calm and do not let him move. Do you have any aspirin at home?
Caller Yes, he takes a low dose aspirin daily. Should I give him another one?
Dispatcher Yes, if he is able to swallow, give him one aspirin. The ambulance will be there shortly.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him and give him the aspirin.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_204

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