Emergency Scenario 600_f2_346

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri. A three-story commercial building with a ground-floor retail space and offices above. Built in 1965, concrete construction. Main entrance on Hafnarstræti, side entrance on the alleyway. No elevator, only stairs. Street parking available. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6818° N, 18.0922° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
51-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. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
13:15 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of severe chest pain while working at his desk
13:16 hours: Patient experienced shortness of breath and sweating
13:17 hours: Patient attempted to walk to the restroom but felt dizzy
13:18 hours: Patient called his colleague for help
13:20 hours: Colleague called emergency services
13:22 hours: Current time, patient still sitting in chair, pale and diaphoretic

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few weeks, attributing it to stress. No prior history of heart attack or angina. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a smoker (1 pack per day).

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on presenting symptoms
- Chest pain radiating to arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize cardiac damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and new onset)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of respiratory distress)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given radiating pain and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Administration of Aspirin
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe chest pain! I think he is having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 96, in Akureyri. We are on the second floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk when he suddenly grabbed his chest and said he had a terrible pain. He's sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very pale and looks really bad. He says the pain is going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes pills for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not give him anything to eat or drink. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, I will. Thank you. I'm really worried.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_346

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:17:06.820190

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