Emergency Scenario 600_f2_276

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 97, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story commercial building, built in 1965. Main entrance on Hafnarstræti, secondary entrance at the rear of the building. No elevators, interior stairs only. Street parking is available. Building is equipped with a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6817° N, 18.0886° 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:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Patient reports feeling 'very unwell'. Secondary symptoms: Mild dizziness. Patient is conscious and alert but appears distressed. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of chest pain while working at his desk
1346 hours: Pain increased in intensity, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath
1347 hours: Patient started sweating profusely and feeling nauseous
1348 hours: Patient called his colleague for assistance
1350 hours: Colleague called emergency services
1352 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past few weeks, which he attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events or hospitalizations. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker and consumes alcohol occasionally.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given the patient's age and history)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of risk factors)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG monitoring
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration if no contraindications
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization facilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe chest pain! He's in a lot of distress.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 97, ground floor in Akureyri.
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 says it's really bad, he's sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks very pale and he's breathing heavily. He said the pain is going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol, I think. He takes medication for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around. Stay with him and keep him calm. Do you have any aspirin?
Caller I think so, yes. I'll look for it. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_276

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:05:27.124463

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