Emergency Scenario 600_f2_317

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1935. Main entrance is at street level, no steps. One additional back exit. No security features. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6839° N, 18.0929° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, nausea, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling dizzy. Patient is conscious but anxious. Secondary symptoms: Palpitations, feeling of impending doom. Patient is sitting in a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient was watching television, sudden onset of chest pain
1416 hours: Patient attempted to walk but felt dizzy and sat down
1417 hours: Pain intensified, patient began experiencing shortness of breath
1418 hours: Patient called his son for help
1420 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1422 hours: Current time, patient is pale, sweating, and in visible distress

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past few months, but never this severe. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a history of smoking (quit 5 years ago). No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient lives alone, but son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms and history
- Classic presentation of AMI: severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, dyspnea
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to prevent further damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no back pain or tearing sensation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no risk factors reported)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG and cardiac monitoring
- Oxygen administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18 in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV, and then he suddenly grabbed his chest. He said it's crushing pain. He's sweating and can barely breathe.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and dizzy. He looks terrible.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Keep him calm and comfortable.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_317

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:12:16.485013

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