Emergency Scenario 600_f2_45

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, third floor office 3B. A three-story brick building, built in 1965, with a main entrance on Hafnarstræti. One elevator and central stairwell. Street parking available. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0901° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
56-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting at his desk in the office. Medical history: Hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of severe chest pain while working at his desk
1316 hours: Pain radiates to left arm and jaw, patient becomes diaphoretic
1317 hours: Patient reports shortness of breath and nausea
1318 hours: Patient calls his colleague for help
1320 hours: Colleague calls emergency services
1322 hours: Current time, patient is still at his desk, pale and anxious

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort over the past few months, which he attributed to indigestion. No prior history of heart attack or angina. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient works as an accountant, generally sedentary lifestyle.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a serious cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt intervention to minimize myocardial damage
- Patient reports severe chest pain, radiating pain, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and sudden onset)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no risk factors or prior history)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain is severe and radiating)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate oxygen therapy and ECG monitoring
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having a heart attack, I think! He's got terrible chest pain!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, office 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working at his desk and suddenly grabbed his chest. He says it's crushing pain and it's going down his arm and into his jaw. He's sweating and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and looks awful. He's really scared.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes some pills for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around too much. Try to keep him calm and stay with him.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_45

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:26:51.155947

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