Emergency Scenario 600_f2_353

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Third floor, apartment 3B. Four-story concrete building, built in 1965, with a single entrance at street level. Elevator and central staircase. Street parking available, can be limited. Fire alarm system installed. Current conditions: 8°C, clear skies, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0911° 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 15 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, feeling of impending doom. Patient is conscious and alert, but pale and distressed. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, previous CABG 5 years ago. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. Allergies: None known. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort while watching TV
1420 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1422 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1425 hours: Patient called his son for help, who arrived within minutes
1428 hours: Son called emergency services
1430 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain, sitting upright

Prior Events: Patient reports no recent changes in his medical condition. Last check-up was 2 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has been compliant with medications. No recent illnesses or injuries. No prior incidents of chest pain of this severity.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on symptoms and medical history
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Previous CABG increases risk for ACS
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, but less severe than MI)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no reported sudden onset of dyspnea)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition
- Oxygen administration if SpO2 is low
- Aspirin administration if not already taken
- 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 terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV and started complaining of chest pain. Now it's really bad, he's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he looks very pale and is in a lot of pain. He says it's going down his arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He also had a bypass surgery a few years ago.
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, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_353

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