Emergency Scenario 600_f2_445

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story commercial building, built in 1965. Main entrance is street-level with a single glass door. No elevators. Limited parking on the street. Building has a basic security system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0889° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient alert but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
1440 hours: Chest pain increased in intensity, radiating to left arm
1445 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and short of breath
1448 hours: Patient called emergency services
1450 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of controlled hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and type 2 diabetes. No prior history of heart attack. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient was at work when symptoms began.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a time-sensitive, life-threatening cardiac event
- Patient presenting with classic AMI symptoms: severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Requires immediate medical intervention to minimize myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity of pain and diaphoresis)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given absence of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given absence of pleuritic pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration and IV access
- Aspirin administration (if not contraindicated)
- Notification of receiving hospital for potential PCI

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! It's crushing, and it's going down my left arm.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. I'm on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I was at work, and it just started. The pain is really bad, and I'm having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Are you feeling dizzy or nauseous?
Caller Yes, I feel sick and lightheaded. I'm sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I take medications for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_445

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:33:41.083136

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