Emergency Scenario 600_f2_233

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. Five-story concrete building constructed in 1992. Main entrance has a coded lock, code is 1973. One elevator and central stairwell. Street parking available. Building equipped with smoke detectors and fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6833° N, 18.0900° 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 15-30 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling anxious and lightheaded. Patient is conscious but pale and distressed. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while watching TV
1415 hours: Chest pain increased in severity, became crushing, radiating to left arm and jaw
1417 hours: Patient began experiencing shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1420 hours: Patient called his son for help
1422 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1425 hours: Current time, patient sitting in a chair, distressed and pale

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion in the past, but nothing like this. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Likely Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptom presentation
- 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 reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent surgery or immobilization)
5. Pericarditis (less likely, no reported fever or pleuritic pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration (if not already taken)
- Nitroglycerin administration (if no contraindications)
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe 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, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV and suddenly grabbed his chest. He says it feels like crushing pain. It's going down his arm and jaw.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very pale and sweating. He's having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_233

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:58:17.005517

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