Emergency Scenario 600_f2_248

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, commercial building. Two-story building, concrete and glass construction, built in 1995. Main entrance faces the street, no security features. Street parking available. Weather conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0917° 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 20 minutes
Description:
65-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 alert but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of chest pain while working at his desk
1402 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm, accompanied by shortness of breath and sweating
1405 hours: Patient felt dizzy, called his son for help
1407 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1410 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has had intermittent chest pain over the past few months, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a history of smoking, quit 5 years ago. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention
- Patient at risk of cardiac arrest

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given lack of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of sudden onset shortness of breath)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Cardiac monitoring and ECG
- Oxygen therapy
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

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 23, ground floor in Akureyri. He's in his office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk when he suddenly grabbed his chest. He said it's crushing pain and it's going down his arm. He's sweating a lot and is having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very anxious and dizzy. He looks pale.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. And his father had heart problems too. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not give him anything to eat or drink. Keep him calm and comfortable.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_248

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:00:48.068995

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