Emergency Scenario 600_f2_290

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, commercial building. Two-story building constructed in 1955, concrete and wood structure. Main entrance is street-level, no steps. No elevator. Parking on the street or in the nearby parking lot. Building has a glass storefront. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6813° N, 18.0923° 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 15 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Patient is conscious and speaking but appears distressed. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, previous smoking history (quit 5 years ago). Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient began experiencing chest pain while working at his desk
1316 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1317 hours: Patient became short of breath and diaphoretic
1318 hours: Patient called his son for help, who called emergency services
1320 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, pale and distressed

Prior Events: Patient has experienced mild chest discomfort on exertion in the past but dismissed it as indigestion. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but son works nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of significant cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

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

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration (if not already taken)
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

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 18, in Akureyri, ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk, and suddenly he grabbed his chest. He says it's really bad, going down his arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's sweating a lot and can't breathe well. He says he feels sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes pills for them, and aspirin every day.
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, thank you. I'll stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_290

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