Emergency Scenario 600_f2_220

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 7, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1935, now a small office. Main entrance faces the street, with a small step. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has a basic security system (door lock). Current conditions: 7°C, cloudy, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0925° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Possible Cardiac Event
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. Secondary symptoms: Shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Patient is conscious and alert but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient sitting in his office chair. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient reports feeling mild chest discomfort.
1350 hours: Chest pain intensifies rapidly, becomes severe.
1352 hours: Pain radiates to left arm and jaw, patient becomes short of breath.
1353 hours: Patient calls emergency services.
1355 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 prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a family history of heart disease. Smoker (1 pack per day).

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on presentation
- Severe chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of breathlessness prior to chest pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration and IV access
- Aspirin administration and pain management
- Early hospital notification for potential cardiac catheterization

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I have terrible chest pain! It's really bad!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 7, in Akureyri, it's an office building.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I was just sitting here working and suddenly I got this crushing pain in my chest. It's going down my left arm and my jaw hurts too. I can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Are you awake and talking to me?
Caller Yes, I'm awake but it hurts so much, I'm sweating.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. I take pills for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move. Stay calm and try to relax. Do you have any aspirin with you?
Caller Yes, I think I have some. I'll try to find them. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_220

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