Emergency Scenario 600_f2_341

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 19, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, commercial space converted to a small apartment. One-story wooden structure, built in 1925, with a single entrance facing the street. No elevator. Street parking available. Building equipped with smoke detectors. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6828° N, 18.0903° 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 severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling 'very unwell'. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, family history of heart disease. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. Allergies: None known. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1320 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1322 hours: Patient began experiencing shortness of breath and sweating
1325 hours: Patient called his son for help
1328 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1330 hours: Current time, patient sitting on a chair, in severe pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past few months, attributed to indigestion. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of dyspnea without chest pain)
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate cardiac monitoring and oxygen administration
- Obtain 12-lead ECG and transmit to hospital
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help right away. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 19, in Akureyri. Ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what is happening?
Caller He says his chest is crushing, and the pain is going down his left arm and into his jaw. He's also sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he is awake but looks very pale and he is very scared.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for all of those.
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'll stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_341

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:16:17.390183

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