Emergency Scenario 600_f2_298

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A three-story wooden building, constructed in 1935, with a shared main entrance and a narrow stairwell. No elevator available. Street parking available. Building is not equipped with a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0889° 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 15-20 minutes
Description:
65-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 on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light 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, associated with shortness of breath and sweating
1435 hours: Patient took a dose of Aspirin
1440 hours: Symptoms worsened, patient became increasingly anxious
1445 hours: Patient called emergency services
1447 hours: Current time, patient sitting in a chair, still experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, usually relieved by rest. No recent hospitalizations or significant changes in medical condition. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic ACS symptoms (chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, dyspnea)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical evaluation and intervention
- Risk of life-threatening complications (arrhythmias, cardiac arrest)

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

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- 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 I'm having terrible chest pain! It's really bad.
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 the pain feels like?
Caller It's crushing, like a heavy weight on my chest. It's going down my left arm.
Dispatcher Are you having any difficulty breathing?
Caller Yes, I'm very short of breath and sweating a lot. I feel nauseous.
Dispatcher Have you taken any medication?
Caller I took an Aspirin a few minutes ago.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and sit still.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_298

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:09:06.583519

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