Emergency Scenario 600_f2_344

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, shop entrance. One-story commercial building constructed in 1965. Main entrance is street-level, no steps. No elevators. Street parking available. Building has large glass windows facing the street. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0886° 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:
52-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, sweating. Patient reports feeling 'lightheaded'. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, pale skin. Patient is conscious but appears distressed. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00. Patient was working in his shop when symptoms started.

History of Events

Timeline:
13:30 hours: Patient reports onset of chest pain, initially mild
13:35 hours: Chest pain intensifies, radiates to left arm and jaw
13:37 hours: Patient becomes short of breath, starts sweating
13:38 hours: Patient calls emergency services
13:40 hours: Current time, patient is still in the shop, sitting on a chair, awaiting help

Prior Events: Patient reports no prior episodes of chest pain. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is generally healthy, but has been under some stress recently due to work. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on symptoms (chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, dyspnea)
- Patient has risk factors for ACS (hypertension, hyperlipidemia)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention to limit myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given no reported risk factors)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate cardiac monitoring and ECG
- Oxygen administration if needed
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I... I think I'm having a heart attack! I have terrible chest pain.
Dispatcher Okay, help is on its way. Where are you located?
Caller I'm at my shop, Hafnarstræti 18 in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing... like something is squeezing my chest. It's going down my left arm and into my jaw. I feel very short of breath.
Dispatcher Are you sweating?
Caller Yes, I am sweating and feel lightheaded.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I take medication for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and sit still. Do not move around too much.
Caller Okay, I will wait here, thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_344

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:16:46.861439

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