Emergency Scenario 600_f2_285

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 19, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story commercial building, built in 1965, with a small storefront and a back office area. Main entrance is directly from the street. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has a basic security system with a key code. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6812° N, 18.0911° 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:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea. Patient is alert but distressed. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:30.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient started experiencing chest discomfort while working at his desk
1350 hours: Pain increased in intensity, radiating to left arm, patient became short of breath
1352 hours: Patient started sweating profusely, felt nauseous and lightheaded
1355 hours: Patient called his son for help, who then called emergency services
1358 hours: Current time, patient still in office, experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, but this episode is significantly worse. Last cardiac check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient reports increased stress at work recently.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath
- Patient has multiple risk factors for ACS (age, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid assessment and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no risk factors reported)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate cardiac monitoring and oxygen administration
- Prepare for potential administration of aspirin and nitroglycerin
- Early hospital notification with cardiac catheterization lab availability

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 19, in Akureyri, it's his office on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk and suddenly got a crushing pain in his chest. He's sweating and can't breathe properly!
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's really scared and in a lot of pain. He says it's going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_285

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