Emergency Scenario 600_f2_349

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1935. Main entrance is on the street level with a small step. No elevator. Street parking available. Building is equipped with a basic fire alarm. Current conditions: 7°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0920° 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: Substernal chest pain described as 'crushing,' radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling anxious and dizzy. Secondary symptoms: Nausea. Patient alert but distressed. Skin pale and clammy. Patient sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1445 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1450 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient became short of breath and sweaty.
1455 hours: Patient attempted to take antacids, no relief. Patient called his son for help.
1458 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1500 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain, difficulty breathing.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past month, attributed to indigestion. No prior heart attack or cardiac procedures. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a former smoker, quit 10 years ago. 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 cardiac event based on classic ACS symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given lack of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no reported risk factors)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Administration of oxygen and aspirin
- 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 98, in Akureyri, the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started having chest pain about 15 minutes ago, it's really bad now. He says it's like crushing pain and it's going down his arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's sweating a lot and having trouble breathing. He looks really pale.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Keep him calm and try to have him sit still.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him and wait.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_349

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:17:36.750995

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