Emergency Scenario 600_f2_318

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, first floor of a two-story wooden building. Main entrance faces the street, no elevator. Street parking available. Building is approximately 80 years old. Current conditions: 7°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0914° 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 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset chest pain. Primary symptoms: severe, crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious and anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of severe chest pain
1432 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and short of breath
1435 hours: Patient called his son for help
1438 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services
1440 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, but reports this pain is significantly different and more severe. He had a routine check-up 6 months ago with no significant changes in his condition. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient was at work when the symptoms began.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, but cannot be ruled out)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but needs consideration)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, but possible)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe 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, first floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was at work and suddenly grabbed his chest. He says it's really bad, and it's going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's sweating a lot and breathing fast. He looks pale.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller 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 let him move around too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_318

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