Emergency Scenario 600_f2_43

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 7, 600 Akureyri, first floor, office 103. Three-story commercial building constructed in 1995. Main entrance has a glass door with a keypad. No elevator. Central staircase. Street parking available. Building equipped with basic fire safety systems. Current conditions: 7°C, cloudy, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6824° N, 18.0916° 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. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Patient reports sudden onset of symptoms while at work. Secondary symptoms: Mild dizziness. Patient is pale, anxious, and sitting upright. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1310 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of chest pain while working at his desk.
1312 hours: Patient experiences increasing shortness of breath and diaphoresis.
1313 hours: Patient notifies coworker, who calls emergency services.
1315 hours: Current time, patient is still sitting at his desk, pale, and anxious. 

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past few months, which he attributed to indigestion. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a smoker (1 pack/day for 40 years).

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given no reported pleuritic pain)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given the nature of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen therapy and pain management
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My coworker 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 7, office 103, first floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk and suddenly started clutching his chest. He says it's a crushing pain, 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 fast. He's very anxious.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and his father had a heart attack. He also smokes.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him and keep him calm. Do not let him walk around.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_43

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