Emergency Scenario 600_f2_293

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1950. Main entrance is at street level with a small step. No elevator. Parking available on street. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6828° N, 18.0927° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15-20 minutes
Description:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient is pale and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is sitting in a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1430 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to the left arm
1435 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1438 hours: Patient called emergency services
1440 hours: Current time, patient is sitting, pale, and anxious

Prior Events: Patient reports experiencing similar episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past few months, which resolved spontaneously. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient is a smoker with a 40-pack-year history.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of acute coronary syndrome based on symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent further cardiac damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and duration of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given absence of ripping pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given absence of pleuritic pain)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity of pain and associated symptoms)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! It's like someone is sitting on my chest, and it's going down my arm.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller It started as a mild ache, but now it's awful. I'm also having trouble breathing and feel sweaty.
Dispatcher Are you feeling dizzy or nauseous?
Caller Yes, a bit. I feel like I might throw up.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I take pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do you have any allergies?
Caller No allergies that I know of.
Dispatcher Okay, please stay calm and try to sit still. Don't try to move around too much. We are on our way.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will try.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_293

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:08:16.193238

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