Emergency Scenario 600_f2_456

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 21, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail space. One-story commercial building constructed in 1965, renovated in 2010. Main entrance at street level, no steps. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has large storefront windows. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0912° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Cardiac
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15-20 minutes
Description:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling 'heavy' in the chest. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but appears distressed. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in the back office of his shop. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoker (20 pack-years). Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:15 hours: Patient started feeling mild chest discomfort
14:20 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, onset of shortness of breath
14:22 hours: Patient became diaphoretic, nausea started
14:25 hours: Patient called emergency services
14:27 hours: Current time, patient is sitting, still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few weeks, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient has a family history of heart disease.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Severe chest pain with radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and associated symptoms
- High risk factors including age, smoking history, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and 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 recent surgery or immobilization)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and transmission
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I need help! I'm having terrible chest pain, it's like a heavy weight on my chest.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 21, ground floor, in Akureyri. I'm in my shop.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing, like something is squeezing my chest. It's going down my left arm and I can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Are you feeling dizzy or nauseous?
Caller Yes, I feel dizzy and I think I'm going to be sick. I'm also sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I also smoke.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not move around too much. Stay where you are and try to stay calm.
Caller Okay, I will wait here. Thank you, please hurry!

Scenario Number: 600_f2_456

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:35:34.219379

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