Emergency Scenario 600_f2_427

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, first floor, commercial space. Two-story building of mixed concrete and wood construction, built in 1955. Main entrance faces the street, with a secondary back entrance used for deliveries. No elevator. Street parking available. The building has basic security locks. Current weather conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6812° N, 18.0914° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Cardiac Event
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset chest pain at his workplace. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but appears anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in the office area. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 12:00, a sandwich and coffee.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1415 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, accompanied by shortness of breath.
1418 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous.
1420 hours: Patient sat down, feeling dizzy. Co-worker called emergency services.
1422 hours: Current time, patient is conscious but in distress.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few weeks, attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events or hospitalizations. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker and reports moderate alcohol consumption on weekends.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) / Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on classic presentation of chest pain, radiation, and associated symptoms
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention to minimize myocardial damage
- Patient's risk factors (age, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia) increase the likelihood of ACS

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given no sudden onset of severe dyspnea)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having terrible chest pain! He's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. We are on the first floor of the building.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk and suddenly grabbed his chest. He said it's very painful and it's going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but looks very pale and is breathing heavily. He says he feels dizzy too.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and cholesterol. I think he takes medication for it.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and try to keep him calm.
Caller Okay, I will stay with him. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_427

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:30:38.374846

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