Emergency Scenario 600_f2_325

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A five-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 1965. The main entrance is accessible via a coded lock, code is 1965. There is an elevator and a central staircase. Street parking is available. The building has a fire alarm system. Current weather conditions are 8°C, overcast, with good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6832° N, 18.0913° W. The nearest landmark is the Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Substernal chest pain described as crushing, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Secondary symptoms: Dizziness, feeling of impending doom. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
1415 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1420 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and nausea
1425 hours: Patient called his son for help
1428 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1430 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports intermittent chest discomfort over the past week, attributing it to indigestion. No prior history of myocardial infarction or angina. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of AMI based on classic symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and nausea
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to minimize 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 chest pain)
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux (less likely given severity of symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration and pain management
- 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! He says it's like crushing and he can't breathe.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining of chest pain about half an hour ago, but now it's really bad. He's sweating and says his arm hurts too.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks really bad. He's pale and keeps saying he feels like he's going to die.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around too much. Stay with him and try to keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_325

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:13:37.501614

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