Emergency Scenario 600_f2_392

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 21, 600 Akureyri, third floor office, suite 305. A five-story reinforced concrete commercial building constructed in 1995. Main entrance has a keypad access after hours. Two elevators and a central stairwell. Street parking available. Building is equipped with a sprinkler system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6812° N, 18.0914° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
52-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting in his office chair. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoker (1 pack per day for 30 years). Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient reports feeling mild discomfort in his chest
1350 hours: Pain intensifies rapidly, becomes severe, radiating to left arm and jaw
1352 hours: Patient becomes diaphoretic, short of breath, feels nauseous
1354 hours: Patient calls his colleague for help, who then calls emergency services
1356 hours: Current time, patient is still in his office chair, experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past few weeks, attributed to indigestion. No prior history of heart attack or angina. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient works as an accountant.

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, radiating to left arm and jaw, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, needs urgent evaluation)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden pleuritic chest pain reported)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring 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 My colleague 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 21, office suite 305, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting at his desk and suddenly he started complaining about chest pain. It's really bad, he's sweating and says his arm hurts.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks terrible. He's breathing fast and says he feels sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He smokes, too.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him and try to keep him calm. Do you have any aspirin available?
Caller Yes, I think so. I'll look for it. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_392

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:24:45.612519

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