Emergency Scenario 600_f2_437

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building. Built in 1950, with a single main entrance facing the street. No elevator. Street parking available. No specific security features. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0915° 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: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious and anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. 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 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1415 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to the left arm. Patient became short of breath and diaphoretic.
1418 hours: Patient felt nauseous and dizzy. He called his son for help.
1420 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services.
1422 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain, sitting in a chair.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort for the past few months, attributed to indigestion. No prior hospitalizations for cardiac issues. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a retired fisherman.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on presenting symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation to left arm, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely due to severity of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent travel or immobilization)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition
- Administration of oxygen and aspirin if not already taken
- IV access and pain management
- Pre-notification of hospital for possible cardiac intervention

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! He's very sick.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. Ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started having chest pain about 15 minutes ago. It's really bad, he says it's like a crushing pain. He's sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very pale and anxious. He says his left arm hurts too.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes medication for it, and aspirin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Does he have the aspirin with him?
Caller Yes, I see the aspirin here. Should I give it to him?
Dispatcher Yes, if he is able to swallow, give him the aspirin now. The paramedics will be there soon.
Caller Okay, I will give it to him. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_437

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:32:19.918127

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