Emergency Scenario 600_f2_38

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, first floor. A two-story wooden building built in 1935. Main entrance is street level, no elevator. Street parking is available. The building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6828° N, 18.0938° 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:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling dizzy and nauseous. Secondary symptoms: Palpitations, feeling of impending doom. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
13:15 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
13:20 hours: Chest pain became severe, radiating to left arm and jaw
13:22 hours: Patient became diaphoretic, felt dizzy and nauseous
13:25 hours: Patient called emergency services
13:27 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort for the past few weeks, which he attributed to indigestion. No prior history of heart attack or angina. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but his son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Severe chest pain with classic ACS symptoms (radiation, diaphoresis, nausea)
- High risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no reported pleuritic pain or recent surgery)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and acquisition
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration (if no contraindications)
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I... I think I'm having a heart attack! My chest is killing me!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, first floor in Akureyri. I'm in my office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's like... crushing. It's going down my left arm and into my jaw. I feel so sick.
Dispatcher Are you having any trouble breathing?
Caller Yes, I'm short of breath. And I'm sweating... so much.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or allergies?
Caller I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. I'm allergic to penicillin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay calm and try to relax. Don't move around too much.
Caller Okay... okay, I'll try. Please hurry.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_38

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:25:40.849844

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