Emergency Scenario 600_f2_417

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 22, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail space. Single-story commercial building, built in 1965, concrete construction. Main entrance at street level. No elevators, all access at ground level. Street parking is available. Building is equipped with basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate wind, dry pavement. GPS coordinates: 65.6811° N, 18.0911° W. Nearest landmark: 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:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Secondary symptoms: mild anxiety, restlessness. Patient is conscious and responsive. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in the back office of his retail shop. Medical history: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:15 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while working in his shop.
14:20 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm. Patient became short of breath.
14:22 hours: Patient started sweating profusely and felt nauseous.
14:25 hours: Patient called emergency services.
14:27 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, pale and diaphoretic, reporting ongoing chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient has had occasional mild chest discomfort in the past few months, which he attributed to indigestion. No prior hospitalizations for cardiac issues. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Presence of classic AMI symptoms: crushing chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Patient has multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention to limit myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity of pain and diaphoresis)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no reported risk factors)
5. Esophageal Spasm (lower probability, pain is more severe and persistent)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiation of cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy
- Administration of aspirin if no contraindications
- Rapid transport to hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! I think it might be a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 22, in Akureyri. It's my shop, I'm in the back office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing, like something is squeezing my chest. It's going down my left arm. I can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Are you sweating or feeling sick?
Caller Yes, I'm sweating a lot and I feel really nauseous.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller Yes, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I take pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move too much. Help will be there soon.
Caller Okay, thank you, I'll try to relax, but the pain is really bad.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_417

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:28:57.622325

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