Emergency Scenario 600_f2_347

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a commercial building. Two-story concrete building constructed in 1968. Main entrance at street level, no stairs. Street parking available. Building has a small ramp at the entrance. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6824° N, 18.0916° 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:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient is conscious and alert but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 12:00, a sandwich and a cup of coffee.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:10 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
14:15 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
14:18 hours: Patient became short of breath and started sweating
14:20 hours: Patient called emergency services
14:22 hours: Current time, patient still in office, experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past month, attributed to indigestion. No prior heart attacks or cardiac procedures. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker, but has a family history of heart disease.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a serious cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, but less severe than MI)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given lack of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of sudden onset)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration (if not contraindicated)
- IV access establishment
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! It's really bad.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 96, in Akureyri. I'm on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing, like someone is sitting on my chest. It's going down my left arm and into my jaw. I can't breathe well, and I'm sweating.
Dispatcher Are you awake and alert?
Caller Yes, I'm awake but I feel terrible, very anxious.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I take medications for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay calm and try to relax. Don't move too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll try to stay calm.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_347

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:17:16.641673

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