Emergency Scenario 600_f2_312

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail space. Single-story commercial building constructed in 1960. Main entrance is a glass door facing the street. No elevators, flat access. Street parking available. Building has basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6818° N, 18.0912° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Cardiac
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient sitting on a chair in the back office of his store. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, history of smoking. Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:30.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient started experiencing chest discomfort while stocking shelves.
1348 hours: Pain became severe, radiating to the left arm, accompanied by shortness of breath.
1350 hours: Patient sat down in his office and called his son for help.
1352 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1355 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort for the past few weeks, attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events or hospitalizations. Last check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife, son works nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiation to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no ripping/tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain or hemoptysis)
5. Musculoskeletal Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration and pain management protocols
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! He can barely breathe!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri, it's his shop, the shop is on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started feeling pain in his chest about 10 minutes ago, now it's really bad, he says it's going down his left arm. He's sweating and looks pale.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's really struggling. He says he feels sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He also used to smoke.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll stay here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_312

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:11:26.048540

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