Emergency Scenario 600_f2_41

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor, apartment 3B. A five-story concrete building constructed in 1990. Main entrance with intercom system. One elevator and a central staircase. Street parking available. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6825° N, 18.0912° 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:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious and alert, but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1430 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath developed
1435 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous
1440 hours: Patient called his son for help
1442 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1445 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, but reports this pain is much more severe. No recent changes in medication. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but his son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity of symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no pleuritic pain)
5. Musculoskeletal chest pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for 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 severe chest pain! I think he is 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 feeling chest pain about half an hour ago, and now it's really bad. It's going down his arm and he's sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks really pale and feels sick. He says he's having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not let him move. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_41

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:26:11.242188

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