Emergency Scenario 600_f2_31

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A five-story concrete building built in 1995. Main entrance has a key code and intercom. There is an elevator and a central staircase. Street parking is available. Building has a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0894° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing chest pain. Primary symptoms: Central chest pain described as pressure, radiating to the left arm, and associated with shortness of breath. Secondary symptoms: Mild diaphoresis, nausea. Patient is alert and anxious. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient started experiencing chest discomfort while resting.
1410 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, associated with shortness of breath.
1415 hours: Patient felt nauseous and started sweating. He took a nitroglycerin tablet, but the pain persisted.
1420 hours: Patient called his son, Jón Einarsson, who then called emergency services.
1422 hours: Current time, patient is sitting on a chair, still experiencing chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, but this episode is more severe and prolonged than usual. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up for chronic conditions. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient lives alone, but his son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (Non-STEMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of acute cardiac event based on chest pain characteristics, radiation, and associated symptoms
- Patient has multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease (hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention
- Non-STEMI is suspected due to the absence of ST-segment elevation on ECG, if available, but requires immediate assessment.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Coronary Syndrome (Non-STEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pericarditis (less likely given radiation of pain)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration if needed
- Aspirin administration if not contraindicated
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what is happening?
Caller He's got this terrible pressure in his chest, and it's going down his left arm. He's also having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very anxious. He said he's also feeling nauseous and sweaty.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_31

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