Emergency Scenario 600_f2_432

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story commercial building, converted into a small office space. The building is of brick construction, built in 1960s. Main entrance faces Hafnarstræti, with a secondary entrance at the rear through a small alley. No elevator available, a small staircase leads to the second floor. Street parking available. No security system, access is straightforward. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6828° N, 18.0909° 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:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseous. Secondary symptoms: Palpitations. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting in his office chair. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, previous smoker (quit 5 years ago). Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich around 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient was working at his desk when chest pain began suddenly.
1402 hours: Pain intensified, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath began.
1403 hours: Patient started feeling lightheaded and nauseous, broke into a sweat.
1405 hours: Patient called his colleague for help, who then called emergency services.
1407 hours: Current time, patient is still sitting in his chair, pale and sweating.

Prior Events: Patient reports no recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a family history of heart disease. No recent changes in medication.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Classic presentation of ACS with severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Potential for life-threatening complications (e.g., myocardial infarction, arrhythmia)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but must be considered)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no specific risk factors)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for 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 looks really bad.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just working at his desk, and then he suddenly grabbed his chest. He's sweating and says it hurts a lot.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's pale and seems really unwell. He says the pain is going down his arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I think he used to smoke.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm and comfortable. Don't let him move too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_432

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:31:29.026001

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