Emergency Scenario 600_f2_235

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 21, 600 Akureyri, first floor, office 103. Three-story brick building constructed in 1965. Main entrance has a coded lock, code is 1965. One staircase, no elevator. Street parking available. Building equipped with basic fire extinguishers. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6838° N, 18.0916° 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 minutes
Description:
64-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but appears anxious. Patient is sitting in his office chair. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, previous smoker. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:30.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1350 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm
1352 hours: Patient became diaphoretic, short of breath, and nauseous
1355 hours: Patient called his colleague for help
1357 hours: Colleague called emergency services
1358 hours: Current time, patient is still in his office, awaiting help

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, no prior heart attacks. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has been under increased stress at work recently. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on chest pain characteristics, radiation, and associated symptoms
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment
- Potential for rapid deterioration into a life-threatening event

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no back pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no risk factors or specific symptoms)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Cardiac monitoring and ECG acquisition
- Administration of oxygen and aspirin
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe chest pain! He's sweating and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 21, office 103, first floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining about chest discomfort, then it got really bad. He said it's going down his left arm. He looks very pale and is sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's in a lot of pain and is breathing fast.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has diabetes and high cholesterol. He also takes aspirin daily.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm and comfortable. Don't give him anything to eat or drink.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_235

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