Emergency Scenario 600_f2_451

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, apartment 102. Three-story mixed-use building, concrete construction, built in 1965. Main entrance with a coded lock (code 1973). Street-level access, no steps. No elevator. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light breeze. GPS coordinates: 65.6834° N, 18.0896° 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. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient is pale, anxious, and clutching his chest. Medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort while watching TV
1415 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, patient became diaphoretic
1418 hours: Patient called his son, who is now calling emergency services
1420 hours: Current time, patient sitting on the couch, pale, clutching chest, and struggling to breathe

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina but reports this pain is much more severe and different. No recent hospitalizations. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but his son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on symptoms: severe chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, dyspnea
- Patient has risk factors: hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid assessment and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent travel or prolonged immobility)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration and cardiac monitoring
- IV access and aspirin administration
- 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! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, apartment 102 on the ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller He says it's crushing, like something heavy is on his chest. It's going down his left arm and jaw. He's sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, but he's pale and having trouble breathing. He's clutching his chest.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. He takes medication for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'll stay here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_451

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:34:42.908704

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