Emergency Scenario 600_f2_294

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. Four-story brick residential building constructed in 1965. Main entrance requires key or intercom. One elevator and central stairwell. Street parking available. Building equipped with smoke detectors. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6825° N, 18.0895° 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:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports sudden onset of symptoms while at home. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious and anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of severe chest pain while watching TV
1432 hours: Patient experiences increasing shortness of breath and sweating
1434 hours: Patient calls his son for help
1436 hours: Son arrives, calls emergency services
1438 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few months, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient is a former smoker (quit 10 years ago).

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical 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 sudden onset of pleuritic pain)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain is not typical)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate oxygen administration
- Continuous ECG monitoring
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services
- Aspirin administration if not contraindicated

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father 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 18, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just watching TV and suddenly started complaining about chest pain. It's really bad, he says it's going down his arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and sweating a lot. He looks really unwell.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes medication for all of that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and try to keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_294

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