Emergency Scenario 600_f2_449

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 19, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail space. One-story commercial building constructed in 1965, renovated in 2010. Main entrance faces Hafnarstræti, no back entrance. Street-level access. No known security features. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0902° 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 20 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 symptoms while working in his shop. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient alert but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient sitting on a chair in the shop. Medical history: Hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Ramipril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient began experiencing chest discomfort while lifting a box
1412 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1413 hours: Patient became short of breath, diaphoretic, nauseous
1415 hours: Patient called his son for help, son called emergency services
1417 hours: Current time, patient is sitting on a chair, pale and clammy

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort during exertion in the past month. No prior heart attacks or cardiac procedures. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a shop owner, works long hours. Smokes 10 cigarettes a day.

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 classic symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- 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 reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no history of DVT or recent surgery)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration, cardiac monitoring
- IV access, pain management protocols initiation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! He's at his shop on Hafnarstræti.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is the exact address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 19, on the ground floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was lifting something heavy and suddenly he said he felt this crushing pain in his chest. It's going down his arm and up to his jaw!
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, but he's pale and sweating and can barely breathe. He says he feels nauseous too.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes pills for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Do you have any aspirin available?
Caller Yes, I think so... I'll check. Okay, I found some. Should I give it to him?
Dispatcher Yes, if he can swallow, have him chew one aspirin tablet, and wait for the ambulance. They are close.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him and give him the aspirin.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_449

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:34:23.001076

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