Emergency Scenario 600_f2_470

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a commercial building. The building is a two-story structure built in 1965 with a brick facade. Main entrance is on the street level, no security features. Street parking is available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6810° N, 18.0910° 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:
51-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling very anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea. Patient is conscious but appears pale and distressed. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient reports sudden onset of severe chest pain
1331 hours: Patient experiences shortness of breath and sweating
1332 hours: Patient calls his colleague for help
1335 hours: Colleague calls emergency services
1336 hours: Current time, patient still in office, severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort, attributed to indigestion. No prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient reports high stress levels at work recently. Smokes approximately 10 cigarettes per day.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on symptom presentation
- Chest pain radiating to the arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid assessment 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 history of DVT)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and associated symptoms)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague 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 23, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He just suddenly grabbed his chest and said it was really bad. He's sweating and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks really pale. He says the pain is going down his arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes medication for it.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to keep him calm and have him sit down if he isn't already.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_470

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:37:53.771921

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