Emergency Scenario 600_f2_378

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of the building. Two-story wooden building built in 1935. Main entrance is accessible directly from the street. No elevator. Street parking available. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6819° N, 18.0899° 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:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1445 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm. Patient became short of breath.
1448 hours: Patient experienced diaphoresis, nausea, and lightheadedness.
1450 hours: Patient called emergency services.
1452 hours: Current time, patient remains in office, experiencing ongoing symptoms.

Prior Events: Patient reports a history of intermittent mild chest discomfort for the past few months, which he attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a sedentary lifestyle and is a smoker.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms (severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention
- Patient at risk of hemodynamic instability and cardiac arrest

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity and duration of symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no reported pleuritic pain or hemoptysis)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! It's crushing, I can't breathe.
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 It started about 20 minutes ago. First just discomfort, but now it's really bad. It's going down my left arm. I feel sick.
Dispatcher Are you awake and talking to me?
Caller Yes, but I'm sweating and feel like I might pass out.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I take medications for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay calm, and try to relax. Do not move if you don't have to.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_378

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