Emergency Scenario 600_f2_412

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 22, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in 1950. Main entrance has a single door with a small step. No elevator, stairs to second floor. Street parking available. Building is equipped with smoke detectors. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0915° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-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 pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while working.
1320 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath began.
1322 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous.
1325 hours: Patient called his son for help.
1327 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services.
1330 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion in the past, never this severe. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has been under stress due to work deadlines.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

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

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration (if no contraindications)
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe 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. Ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working in his office and suddenly started complaining about chest pain. It's really bad, he's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and seems dizzy. He's holding his chest.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He takes pills for all of that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please try to keep him calm and don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_412

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:28:07.333411

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