Emergency Scenario 600_f2_266

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story commercial building, built in 1965. Main entrance facing the street, no steps. Side entrance with a small ramp. Building has large windows. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6810° N, 18.0915° 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 diagnosed 5 years ago, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of chest pain while working at his desk
1417 hours: Pain intensity increases, radiating to left arm. Patient becomes diaphoretic
1418 hours: Patient calls his colleague for assistance
1420 hours: Colleague calls emergency services
1422 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past month, attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a family history of heart disease.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent irreversible damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (possible)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given no recent travel or immobilization)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague 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 18, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk and suddenly grabbed his chest. He says it feels like a crushing pain and his left arm hurts too. He's sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and looks like he's in a lot of pain. He says he feels sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes some pills for it.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm and comfortable. Do not give him anything to eat or drink.
Caller Okay, I will stay with him and wait for the ambulance. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_266

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:03:47.958207

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