Emergency Scenario 600_f2_260

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, first floor, apartment 102. A three-story concrete building built in 1968, with a main entrance on Hafnarstræti and a secondary entrance from the parking lot at the back. No elevator, only stairs. Access code required for the main entrance. Parking available both on the street and in the back parking lot. Building is equipped with smoke detectors. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0914° 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:
63-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, anxiety. Patient is conscious and alert but distressed. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient started experiencing chest discomfort while watching TV.
1420 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm. Patient became short of breath.
1422 hours: Patient started feeling nauseous and lightheaded. He called his son for help.
1425 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services.
1427 hours: Current time, patient still sitting in chair, chest pain is severe.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina for the past 5 years. Has had 2 ECGs in the last year, both normal. Last check-up was 6 months ago. No recent changes in medication. Patient reports no recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to limit myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely given history, but needs to be ruled out)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no back pain or tearing sensation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given no sudden onset of dyspnea without chest pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate oxygen therapy and cardiac monitoring
- Establish IV access
- Prepare for possible administration of aspirin and nitroglycerin
- Early notification of hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help right away. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, apartment 102, first floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe what's happening?
Caller He's got terrible pain in his chest, it's going down his left arm. He's having trouble breathing and is sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and looks really unwell. He says he feels lightheaded.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills 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, I will wait here with him. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_260

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