Emergency Scenario 600_f2_462

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. A three-story building, constructed in 1960, with a mix of commercial and residential units. The emergency is on the first floor, in a small office space. The main entrance is on Hafnarstræti, with a secondary entrance from the back alley. No security features. The weather is clear, 7°C, with good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6822° N, 18.0915° 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 15 minutes
Description:
55-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient is pale, anxious and appears distressed. History of smoking. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but agitated. Sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Ramipril 5mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1310 hours: Patient was working at his desk when he experienced a sudden onset of severe chest pain.
1312 hours: Pain intensified, patient started to sweat and feel short of breath.
1313 hours: Patient called his colleague for help
1315 hours: Colleague called emergency services
1317 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain and appears increasingly distressed.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past few months, but never this severe. He has been under stress at work lately. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiating to the arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention to minimize myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and duration)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no reported back pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of risk factors)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely given the radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration
- Pain management protocols initiation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiology services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague is having severe 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, first floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting at his desk and suddenly clutched his chest. He's sweating and says his arm hurts.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's in a lot of pain and is having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high cholesterol and takes medication for it. I think he also has high blood pressure.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_462

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:36:33.248017

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