Emergency Scenario 600_f2_264

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 19, 600 Akureyri, ground floor retail space. Single-story concrete building built in 1965. Main entrance is at street level. No elevator. Street parking available. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0911° 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 at his workplace. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting on a chair. Medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00, a sandwich and coffee.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient reports onset of mild chest discomfort
1440 hours: Chest pain intensifies, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath begins
1445 hours: Patient becomes diaphoretic and anxious
1448 hours: Co-worker calls emergency services
1450 hours: Current time, patient sitting, reporting severe pain and shortness of breath

Prior Events: Patient reports experiencing similar mild chest discomfort episodes in the past month, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient is a non-smoker but has a family history of heart disease.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Severe chest pain with radiation, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis strongly suggestive of ACS
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to reduce myocardial damage
- Potential for rapid deterioration, including cardiac arrest

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no reported risk factors)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My coworker is having terrible chest pain! He's sweating and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 19, in Akureyri, the shop on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining of chest pain a while ago, but now it's really bad. It's like crushing pain, and it's going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and anxious. He keeps saying he can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm. Don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_264

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:03:28.299832

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