Emergency Scenario 600_f2_289

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 72, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, commercial space. Single-story concrete building constructed in 1965, previously a retail store. Main entrance at street level, no steps. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has a basic alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° 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. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is 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 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while working.
1340 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to the left arm, accompanied by shortness of breath and sweating.
1345 hours: Patient felt nauseous and dizzy, called his colleague for help.
1348 hours: Colleague arrived, called emergency services.
1350 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath.

Prior Events: Patient reports no prior history of chest pain or cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has been under some stress at work recently. Patient is a non-smoker, drinks alcohol occasionally.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on chest pain characteristics and associated symptoms
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality
- Patient experiencing severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, requires further evaluation)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but must be considered)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, but cannot be ruled out)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- 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 colleague is having severe chest pain! He's sweating and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 72, on the 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 clutched his chest. He says it feels 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 looks really unwell. He's breathing fast.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes pills for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around too much. Stay with him and try to keep him calm.
Caller Okay, I will stay here with him. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_289

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:07:35.896554

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