Emergency Scenario 600_f2_367

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1920. Main entrance is at street level, no stairs. Secondary entrance at the rear with a small step. Street parking available. Building has basic fire safety equipment. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0889° 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:
67-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 pale and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. 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, Aspirin 75mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
1430 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1435 hours: Patient became short of breath and diaphoretic
1440 hours: Patient called his son for help
1442 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1445 hours: Current time, patient still sitting, experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, has not had any recent cardiac events. Last check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of acute cardiac event based on chest pain characteristics, radiation, and associated symptoms
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention
- Potential for rapid deterioration and life-threatening complications

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no specific risk factors)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely, pain severity and associated symptoms do not match)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Cardiac monitoring and 12-lead ECG
- Oxygen administration and IV access
- Administration of aspirin and nitroglycerin if not contraindicated
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

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 18, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining of chest pain about 30 minutes ago, now it's really bad, he's sweating and short of breath. He says his arm hurts.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and looks really bad. He's also complaining of pain in his jaw.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes medication for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_367

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:20:35.390165

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