Emergency Scenario 600_f2_479

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 19, 600 Akureyri, ground floor. Two-story wooden building, built in 1935. Main entrance is street-level, no steps. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has basic fire safety equipment. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0913° 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:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, sweating. Patient reports sudden onset of symptoms while resting at home. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1500 hours: Patient was resting in his living room, watching TV.
1505 hours: Patient began experiencing chest pain, described as crushing and severe.
1506 hours: Pain radiated to left arm, patient became short of breath.
1507 hours: Patient started sweating, feeling nauseous and dizzy.
1508 hours: Patient called his son for help.
1510 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1512 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain, sitting in chair.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, no recent hospitalizations. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient lives with his wife, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of significant cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention to prevent further myocardial damage and potentially life-threatening complications

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, but requires urgent assessment)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of pleuritic pain)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain not typically radiating)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Oxygen administration if required
- Aspirin administration if not already taken
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization capabilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe chest pain! He can't breathe properly!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 19, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting down and suddenly he started clutching his chest. He says it's very bad. It's going down his arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he looks very pale and is sweating a lot. He's saying he feels sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please keep him calm and do not let him move too much. I'll stay on the line with you.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'm scared. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_479

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