Emergency Scenario 600_f2_425

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 19, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a commercial building, former retail space now used as a small office. Single-story concrete structure built in 1965, with large display windows facing the street. Main entrance via a single door directly from the sidewalk. No elevator, one main entrance/exit. Street parking available. Building equipped with basic fire extinguishers. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6812° N, 18.0935° 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 severe chest pain at work. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. 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 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1345 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1350 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, patient became diaphoretic.
1352 hours: Patient sat down, feeling short of breath and nauseous.
1355 hours: Patient called his son for help.
1357 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1400 hours: Current time, patient still in chair, pale and distressed.

Prior Events: Patient has had no prior cardiac events, but has been experiencing increasing stress at work recently. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a smoker (1 pack per day for 40 years). No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
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
- ECG monitoring and analysis
- Oxygen administration if needed
- Administration of aspirin if not already taken
- 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's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 19, in Akureyri. It's a small office building on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started complaining of chest pain about 15 minutes ago, and now it's really bad. He's sweating and says his arm hurts.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks terrible. He's pale and short of breath.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes some pills for that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not let him move around. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_425

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:30:17.786906

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