Emergency Scenario 600_f2_245

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building, built in 1935. Main entrance faces the street, no security system. One secondary exit at the back, leading to a small garden. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0897° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Central chest pain, described as crushing, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient also reports shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and nausea. Patient is pale and anxious. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1415 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1418 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and sweating
1420 hours: Patient called his son for help
1422 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1425 hours: Current time, patient sitting in a chair, pale and distressed

Prior Events: Patient reports experiencing similar episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past few weeks, but these episodes were short-lived and did not radiate. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a retired fisherman, lives with his wife.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on symptom presentation
- Severe chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, associated with shortness of breath and 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 tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of dyspnea)
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (less likely, pain not typical)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring initiation
- Oxygen administration
- Pain management protocols initiation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiology services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe chest pain! I think he is having a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri, ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started having chest pain about 15 minutes ago. It’s very bad, and it’s going down his arm. He's also sweating and says he feels sick.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks very pale and is breathing heavily. He's very scared.
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 let him move too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_245

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:00:17.920455

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