Emergency Scenario 600_f2_397

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor, apartment 3B. A four-story concrete building built in 1965. Main entrance is accessible via street-level door with a keypad lock (code: 1965). There is one elevator and a central stairwell. Street parking is available. The building has a basic fire alarm system. Current weather: 8°C, overcast, light breeze, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6819° N, 18.0912° W. Landmark: The building is located across the street from the Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. Allergies: Penicillin. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
13:30 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
13:45 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
13:50 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and sweating
13:52 hours: Patient called his son, who called emergency services
13:55 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, complaining of severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional chest discomfort during exercise, never this severe. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to minimize cardiac damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and duration of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no history of DVT)
5. Pericarditis (less likely, no pleuritic pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy
- Pain management protocols initiation (aspirin, nitroglycerin if indicated)
- Rapid 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 started complaining of chest pain about 20 minutes ago. Now he says it's really bad and he's sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's pale and looks very scared. He says the pain is going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Does he have any aspirin?
Caller Yes, I think so. I'll check... Yes, he has some. Should I give it to him?
Dispatcher Yes, if he's not allergic, give him one 300mg tablet to chew. The ambulance is very close.
Caller Okay, I've given him the aspirin. Thank you. I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_397

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