Emergency Scenario 600_f2_321

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. First floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1950. Main entrance on the street level. No elevator, one internal staircase. Street parking available. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, cloudy, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6824° N, 18.0916° 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: crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
15:10 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
15:15 hours: Chest pain became severe, radiating to left arm
15:17 hours: Patient started feeling short of breath and diaphoretic
15:20 hours: Patient called emergency services
15:22 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports history of angina, has had mild episodes of chest pain in the past but none this severe. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, family lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - possible myocardial infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of serious cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation to left arm, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to prevent further myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain or hemoptysis)
5. Pericarditis (less likely, no positional pain)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I... I have terrible chest pain! It's crushing!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, first floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller It started a few minutes ago... a terrible pain in my chest. It's going down my left arm. I feel sick and sweaty.
Dispatcher Are you feeling short of breath?
Caller Yes, I can't seem to catch my breath. I feel dizzy too.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. I take medication for it.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't move, stay calm, and try to take slow breaths.
Caller Okay... thank you... I'm scared.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_321

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:12:56.106712

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