Emergency Scenario 600_f2_444

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story commercial building. Main entrance faces the street, accessible via a single door. Building is of concrete construction, built in 1965. No elevator. Parking available on the street. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6834° N, 18.0922° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports sudden onset of pain while at work. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1310 hours: Patient reports onset of chest pain while working at his office desk
1312 hours: Pain becomes severe, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient reports shortness of breath
1314 hours: Patient calls his coworker for help
1316 hours: Coworker calls emergency services
1317 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, pale and diaphoretic

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, but never this severe. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient has a history of smoking, quit 5 years ago.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on symptoms and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no specific risk factors)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain pattern atypical)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration if not contraindicated
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My coworker is having severe chest pain! He's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23 in Akureyri, we're on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting at his desk and suddenly grabbed his chest. He said it's like a crushing pain, and it's going down his arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but looks very pale and is having trouble breathing. He's sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and diabetes, and high cholesterol I think. He takes some pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_444

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:33:31.043912

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