Emergency Scenario 600_f2_402

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 22, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, commercial space, former bakery. Single-story concrete building, constructed in 1965. Main entrance is street level, double glass doors. No elevator. Parking available on the street. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6825° N, 18.0930° 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:
56-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Secondary symptoms: Anxiety, restlessness. Patient is conscious but distressed. Patient sitting on a chair in the back room of the former bakery. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 10:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1115 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1120 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1122 hours: Patient became short of breath and diaphoretic
1125 hours: Patient called his brother for help
1128 hours: Brother arrived, called emergency services
1130 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing chest pain, lightheaded and nauseous

Prior Events: Patient reports intermittent chest discomfort over the past month, which he attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker, occasional alcohol use.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis)
- Potential for rapid deterioration and life-threatening complications
- 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 given pain presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of risk factors)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Administration of aspirin and oxygen
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My brother 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 22 in Akureyri, the old bakery.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining of chest pain a little while ago, and now it's really bad. He says it's going down his arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and sweating a lot. He says he feels sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. And his father had a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm and have him sit still.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_402

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