Emergency Scenario 600_f2_236

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Second floor of a three-story commercial building, built in 1960, with a mix of retail and office spaces. Main entrance from Hafnarstræti street, accessible by stairs. No elevator. Emergency exit on the back side leading to a parking lot. Building has standard fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0912° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
55-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is at his office desk. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, previous smoker (quit 5 years ago). Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
13:45 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while working at his desk.
13:50 hours: Chest pain became severe, radiating to left arm, accompanied by shortness of breath.
13:52 hours: Patient started feeling nauseous and dizzy, broke out in a sweat.
13:55 hours: Patient called emergency services.
13:56 hours: Current time, patient is sitting at his desk, experiencing severe chest pain, waiting for help.

Prior Events: Patient had a routine check-up 6 months ago with normal ECG. No recent illnesses. Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort during exercise, which he attributed to being out of shape. No recent travel or unusual activity.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptom presentation (severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to minimize myocardial damage
- Patient has risk factors (diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, smoking history)

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely, pain is severe and persistent)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent travel or surgery)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain is severe and radiating)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Rapid transport to the nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab
- ECG monitoring and acquisition
- Oxygen administration and intravenous access

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I... I have terrible chest pain! I think I'm having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help right away. Can you tell me your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, second floor, in Akureyri. My office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain? Where exactly is it?
Caller It's in the middle of my chest, crushing... it's going down my left arm! I can't breathe well either.
Dispatcher Are you sweating? Feeling nauseous?
Caller Yes, I'm sweating a lot, and I feel sick to my stomach. I feel dizzy too.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions? Any allergies?
Caller I have diabetes and high cholesterol. No allergies. I take metformin and atorvastatin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move too much. We will be there soon.
Caller Okay, I'll try... thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_236

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:58:46.531405

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