Emergency Scenario 600_f2_469

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail space. Single-story concrete building built in 1965. Main entrance is at street level. No elevator. Street parking available. Building equipped with fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°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
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain while working in his shop. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient is conscious and distressed. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of severe chest pain while lifting a box
1316 hours: Patient felt pain radiating to left arm and jaw
1317 hours: Patient began experiencing shortness of breath and sweating
1318 hours: Patient called his son for help
1320 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1322 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, pale and diaphoretic

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient is a smoker, 1 pack per day for 40 years. No prior cardiac events.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), possibly Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on presentation (chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, shortness of breath)
- Patient has multiple risk factors (age, smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no reported pleuritic pain)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! I think he is having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. It's a shop on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was lifting a heavy box, and suddenly he grabbed his chest and said it was really bad. He's sweating and looks very pale.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he is having a hard time breathing and says the pain is going into his arm and jaw.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes pills for them and aspirin. He also smokes.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_469

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:37:43.975542

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