Emergency Scenario 600_f2_244

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, third floor, office 304. Five-story concrete building constructed in 1995. Main entrance has a coded lock, code 1978. Elevator and central stairwell access to all floors. Street parking available. Building has a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0921° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
51-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, sweating. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Secondary symptoms: Anxiety, pale skin. Patient is conscious but distressed. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of chest pain while at work.
1332 hours: Pain increased in intensity, radiating to left arm, patient became short of breath and sweaty.
1335 hours: Patient called his coworker for assistance, who then called emergency services.
1338 hours: Current time, patient sitting in his office chair, pale and distressed.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few weeks, attributed to indigestion. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a smoker, approximately 1 pack per day.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Classic symptoms of AMI, including severe chest pain, radiation to left arm, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis.
- High-risk patient with pre-existing hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and family history of heart disease.
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention to minimize myocardial damage.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and onset of symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent travel or prolonged immobilization)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration and cardiac monitoring
- Aspirin administration (if no contraindications)
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My coworker 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 23, office 304, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working and suddenly started clutching his chest. He's sweating and says his arm hurts.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's in a lot of pain and looks really pale.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol, I think. He takes pills for that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Do you have any aspirin?
Caller Yes, I do. Should I give it to him?
Dispatcher If he is not allergic, give him one 300mg tablet of aspirin to chew. We are on our way.
Caller Okay, I will give him the aspirin now. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_244

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:00:07.958752

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