Emergency Scenario 600_f2_448

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, first floor of a two-story wooden building, constructed in 1945, with a single main entrance facing the street. Street parking available, no elevator. Building is equipped with a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6827° N, 18.0922° 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, onset 20 minutes ago. Primary symptoms: Substernal chest pain described as crushing, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Secondary symptoms: Lightheadedness, anxiety. Patient is alert but distressed. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while working at his desk.
1320 hours: Chest pain intensified, became severe, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient began experiencing shortness of breath and diaphoresis.
1325 hours: Patient felt lightheaded and nauseous. Patient called his son for help.
1328 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services.
1330 hours: Current time, patient still sitting in chair, experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort during exertion, but never this severe. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (less likely given severity and duration)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no history of DVT or recent surgery)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. First floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was at his office and started complaining about chest pain. Now it's really bad, he says it's like crushing. He’s sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very pale and he looks scared. He keeps saying his arm hurts too.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and try to keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_448

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:34:12.080133

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