Emergency Scenario 600_f2_473

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, first floor, commercial building. Two-story building, concrete construction, built in 1965. Main entrance facing Hafnarstræti, no elevator, stairs to second floor. Street parking available. Building has a basic security system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6810° N, 18.0888° W. Nearest landmark: Cultural Centre Hof.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15-20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain, onset 15 minutes ago. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, sweating. Patient reports feeling 'like an elephant is sitting on his chest.' Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1310 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1315 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, sweating began.
1320 hours: Patient called his son for help.
1322 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1325 hours: Current time, patient is still in severe chest pain, sitting on a chair in his office.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort during exertion, no prior cardiac events. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a non-smoker, but has a family history of heart disease. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms and history
- Severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, sweating are classic AMI symptoms
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate intervention to minimize cardiac damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity of pain and associated symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no specific risk factors reported)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygen administration, and pain management protocols
- Rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities
- Notify hospital of incoming patient with suspected AMI

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller My father 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 23, first floor, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was in his office and suddenly started complaining of severe chest pain. It's like crushing, and he is sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very anxious and pale.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
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_473

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