Emergency Scenario 600_f2_426

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building. Built in 1950. Main entrance faces the street, no security features. Parking on street. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6827° N, 18.0921° 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 15-30 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale, anxious, and diaphoretic. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. Allergies: None known. Last meal was lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient began experiencing chest discomfort while watching TV
1435 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, patient became diaphoretic and short of breath
1440 hours: Patient called his son for help
1445 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services
1447 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain, sitting on a chair in his living room.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, but no prior episodes of this severity. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a history of smoking (quit 10 years ago), family history of heart disease.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Severe chest pain with typical radiating pattern, associated with shortness of breath and diaphoresis
- Risk factors include age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and smoking history
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical evaluation and treatment to limit myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but must be considered)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, but must be considered)
5. Pericarditis (less likely given presentation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate cardiac monitoring and oxygen administration
- Administer aspirin if not contraindicated
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! He can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, in Akureyri. It's the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV and suddenly got this really bad chest pain. He's sweating and feels sick. It's like crushing pain.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, but he's pale and very scared. He says it's going down his left arm and into his jaw.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Keep him calm and do not give him anything to eat or drink.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_426

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:30:28.037748

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