Emergency Scenario 600_f2_35

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 22, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A five-story concrete building built in 1985. Main entrance has a coded lock, code is 1985. There is one elevator and a central stairwell. Street parking is available, but can be limited during peak hours. Building is equipped with a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, cloudy, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6831° N, 18.0931° 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:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. Known allergy: Sulfa drugs. Last meal was a sandwich at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient was watching TV when he experienced sudden chest pain
1402 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath
1403 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous
1405 hours: Patient called his son for help
1407 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1409 hours: Current time, patient still sitting on chair, in severe pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, no recent hospitalizations. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a former smoker, quit 10 years ago. No recent illnesses or injuries. Son reports patient has been stressed lately due to work issues.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Presentation consistent with ACS: severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Risk factors: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, previous angina
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to prevent further myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no back pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no hemoptysis)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain is not related to food intake)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Administration of oxygen and aspirin if not contraindicated
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities
- Early hospital notification to activate cardiac team

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe chest pain! He can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 22, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV and suddenly got this terrible pain in his chest. It's going down his left arm. He's sweating and looks very pale.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very distressed. He says it feels like someone is sitting on his chest. He is feeling dizzy.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes pills for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm. Don't let him move too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_35

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:25:11.036238

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