Emergency Scenario 600_f2_409

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail shop. One-story concrete building, built in 1965, with a large glass storefront. Main entrance is directly from the street. No security features. Street parking available. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6810° N, 18.0900° 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:
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 anxious and lightheaded. Patient is sitting on a chair in the shop. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoker. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient felt sudden onset of chest pain while working in the shop
1416 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath started
1417 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and lightheaded
1418 hours: Patient called emergency services
1420 hours: Current time, patient sitting in chair, waiting for help

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort for the past few weeks, attributed to indigestion. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient works alone in the shop.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiation to left arm, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given presentation)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! I think I'm having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, in Akureyri. I'm in my shop.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what the pain is like?
Caller It's crushing, like someone is sitting on my chest! It's going down my left arm, and I'm having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Are you sweating?
Caller Yes, I'm very sweaty and I feel lightheaded. I'm really scared!
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller Yes, I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I take Lisinopril, Atorvastatin, and Aspirin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move too much. Help is coming.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll try to stay still.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_409

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:27:37.373605

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