Emergency Scenario 600_f2_342

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story wooden building, built in 1955, with a single main entrance facing the street. No elevator. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6811° N, 18.0889° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Secondary symptoms: Mild dizziness. Patient is conscious but appears anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:10 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of severe chest pain while working at his desk.
14:12 hours: Patient reports increasing pain, shortness of breath, and sweating.
14:14 hours: Patient called his son for help, who is now calling emergency services.
14:16 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain, sitting in his office chair.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few months, attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker, occasional alcohol consumption.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely differential)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no risk factors or sudden onset of symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- 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 severe 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. Ground floor office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk and suddenly clutched his chest. He said it's really bad pain. He's sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he looks really pale and is in a lot of pain. He says his arm hurts too.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He takes medication for all of that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not let him move around. Stay with him and keep him calm. Can you get him an aspirin to chew if you have one?
Caller Okay, I have aspirin, I will give it to him now. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_342

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:16:27.081846

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