Emergency Scenario 600_f2_323

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building, built in 1950. Main entrance is street-level with a small step. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has basic fire safety equipment. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6827° N, 18.0889° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Myocardial Infarction
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 the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient 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, Aspirin 75mg daily. Allergies: Penicillin. Last meal: Light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of chest pain while working at his desk.
1412 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm. Patient became diaphoretic and short of breath.
1415 hours: Patient called his son for assistance.
1418 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1420 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing chest pain, sitting in a chair. 

Prior Events: Patient has had occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, attributed to indigestion. No prior heart attacks. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a history of smoking but quit 5 years ago. Family history of heart disease.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms (crushing chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to reduce myocardial damage
- Patient has multiple risk factors for heart disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, family history)

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)
3. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given absence of pleuritic pain and hemoptysis)
4. Aortic Dissection (less likely given absence of tearing pain and pulse deficit)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition
- Oxygen administration
- Pain management with nitroglycerin and morphine (if appropriate)
- 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. He's on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working in his office and suddenly clutched his chest. He said it's a crushing pain and it's going down his left arm. He is sweating a lot and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he is awake, but he's very anxious and pale. He says he feels nauseous.
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 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_323

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