Emergency Scenario 600_f2_226

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. A three-story concrete building, built in 1965. Main entrance faces Hafnarstræti, with a secondary entrance from the back alley. The apartment is on the third floor, accessible by stairs only. No elevator. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, cloudy, moderate wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6819° N, 18.0921° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling very anxious and dizzy. Secondary symptoms: Nausea. Patient is pale and clutching his chest. Patient is sitting on the couch in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. Known allergy: Sulfa drugs. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1345 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1350 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1355 hours: Patient called emergency services
1357 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past few months, dismissed as indigestion. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention
- Potential for rapid deterioration to cardiac arrest

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and radiation)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no back pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no pleuritic pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration and IV access
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I have terrible chest pain! I think I'm having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing, like someone is sitting on my chest! It's going down my left arm and into my jaw.
Dispatcher Are you having any difficulty breathing?
Caller Yes, I'm very short of breath and I'm sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or allergies?
Caller I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I'm allergic to sulfa drugs.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move too much. Help is coming.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll try to stay still.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_226

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:57:05.551548

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