Emergency Scenario 600_f2_295

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 20, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in 1950, now a commercial space. Main entrance is street-level with a single door. No elevator. Limited parking on the street. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6824° N, 18.0912° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports sudden onset of symptoms while at work. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but distressed. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoker (20 pack-years). Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient started feeling mild chest discomfort.
1350 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient became short of breath and diaphoretic.
1352 hours: Patient called his colleague for help.
1355 hours: Colleague called emergency services.
1357 hours: Current time, patient still in office, experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past month, but no prior episodes of this severity. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a family history of heart disease. Patient was working on his computer when symptoms began.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening condition based on classic symptoms of AMI.
- Severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath.
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid 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 (lower probability, no reported back pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no reported sudden onset of dyspnea without chest pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- Immediate initiation of cardiac protocols, including ECG.
- Oxygen administration and IV access.
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab.

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe chest pain! He looks really bad.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 20, in Akureyri. It's the office on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just working and suddenly started clutching his chest. He's sweating and says his arm hurts.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's in a lot of pain. He looks very pale.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He also smokes.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Keep him calm and try to make him comfortable. Don't let him move too much.
Caller Okay, I will stay with him. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_295

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:08:36.375350

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