Emergency Scenario 600_f2_481

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building, built in 1925. Main entrance on the street, no elevator, one staircase to the second floor. Street parking available. Building has basic fire safety equipment. Current conditions: 7°C, clear sky, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6824° N, 18.0892° 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 and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling dizzy and nauseous. Patient alert but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, previous mild angina. Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Ramipril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1415 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while watching TV
1420 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1422 hours: Patient started feeling short of breath and nauseous
1425 hours: Patient called emergency services
1427 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort during exertion, previously diagnosed as stable angina. Last ECG 6 months ago was normal. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 2 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain with radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention

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

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Administration of oxygen and aspirin
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I have terrible chest pain! I think I'm having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing, like a heavy weight on my chest. It's going down my left arm and jaw. I feel sick.
Dispatcher Are you having any trouble breathing?
Caller Yes, I'm very short of breath. I'm sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure and cholesterol. I've had angina before.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do you have any aspirin at home?
Caller Yes, I do. I take one every day.
Dispatcher Take one now, if you can. Don't move too much. Stay calm and wait for the ambulance.
Caller Okay, I will. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_481

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:39:44.359607

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