Emergency Scenario 600_f2_348

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, third floor office suite 3B. A four-story commercial building with a mix of offices and retail spaces, built in 1992. Main entrance is accessible via a ramp and automatic doors. Elevator and central stairwell available. Street parking and a public parking lot nearby. Building has a fire alarm system and security cameras. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0914° 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:
55-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is at his office desk. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
13:15 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of chest pain while working at his desk.
13:16 hours: Pain intensifies, radiating to left arm and jaw, patient becomes diaphoretic.
13:17 hours: Patient calls his colleague for help, who then dials emergency services.
13:20 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain, shortness of breath.

Prior Events: Patient reports experiencing occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few months, attributed to stress. No recent hospitalizations or major illnesses. 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), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to limit myocardial damage
- Patient's risk factors and presentation warrant immediate medical assessment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, requires immediate assessment)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but must be considered)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, but possible)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given the nature of pain and symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiation of cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab
- Early notification of hospital emergency department

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 23, office 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He suddenly grabbed his chest and said it was very painful. He's sweating and looks pale.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's having trouble breathing and he says the pain is going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I think he takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm and comfortable. Don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, I will stay with him. Please hurry!

Scenario Number: 600_f2_348

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:17:26.765052

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