Emergency Scenario 600_f2_326

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 22, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A five-story concrete building constructed in 1990. The main entrance is secured with a key code. There is one elevator and a central stairwell. Street parking is available. The building has a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0915° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
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 and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Patient is pale and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Dizziness. Patient is sitting upright in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
1415 hours: Chest pain became severe, radiating to left arm and jaw
1417 hours: Patient became short of breath, diaphoretic and nauseous
1420 hours: Patient called emergency services
1422 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports a history of stable angina, usually relieved by rest. No recent changes in medication. Last medical check-up 2 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 acute coronary syndrome based on classic symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely given history)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of dyspnea)
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
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I am having terrible chest pain! It's crushing, and it's going down my left arm!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 22, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I was just sitting here, and suddenly this pain started. It's really bad, I'm sweating and feel sick.
Dispatcher Are you still awake and talking to me?
Caller Yes, I'm awake, but I feel terrible. I'm having trouble breathing a little.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I take medications for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_326

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:13:47.316133

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